finely
/ˈfaɪnli/adverb2 syllables
Finely means: in a delicate manner.
Synonyms for finely3
adverb, as in in a delicate manner
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