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finely

/ˈfaɪnli/adverb2 syllables

Finely means: in a delicate manner.

Synonyms for finely3

adverb, as in in a delicate manner

fine, delicately, exquisitely

Opposites of finely

coarsely

What does finely mean?3

adverb

1

in a delicate manner“finely shaped features”

2

in tiny pieces“the surfaces were finely granular”

3

in an elegant manner“finely costumed actors”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Finely in a sentence

  • The fruit must be finely fragmented, before it can go into the press.Zurich899
  • Melt the butter in the saucepan, and add the finely chopped onion.phenomenol
  • She was a girl with finely chiseled features.unknown
  • Wash a spring onion and finely chop the white part.mollydot
  • This thin book contains experiences and methods carefully selected and finely honed.MrOhno
  • The dried flowers, finely powdered and mixed with oil or lard make a useful ointment for acute hemorrhoids.Cangarejo
  • Peel and finely chop the horseradish.sctld
  • Then add the finely chopped apples.sundown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of finely

as a adverb

comparative
finelier
superlative
fineliest