finely

[fahyn-lee] / ˈfaɪn li /

ADVERB

delicately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beautifully cautiously deftly elegantly exquisitely gracefully lightly sensitively skillfully softly subtly tactfully

WEAK

daintily fastidiously precisely

Antonyms

WEAK

indelicately strongly uncarefully

ADVERB

nicely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirably attractively beautifully happily perfectly pleasantly

WEAK

acceptably agreeably amiably charmingly creditably desirably distinctively enjoyably excellently felicitously graciously pleasingly pleasurably triumphantly winningly

Antonyms

WEAK

badly incorrectly mistakenly unfortunately unsuccessfully wrongly

ADVERB

rarely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barely hardly infrequently seldom

WEAK

almost never extra extraordinarily extremely hardly ever little notably now and then on rare occasions once in a while once in blue moon remarkably scarcely ever singularly uncommon uncommonly unfrequently unoften unusually

Antonyms

WEAK

frequently regularly

Example Sentences

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Each piece reads like a finely crafted essay, enriched by astute literary references and poignant observations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I have a finely tuned Twitter algorithm that surfaces any kind of drama on the right really quickly.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

He said "protecting free speech while preventing harassment, hate speech, and radicalisation are complex tasks involving finely balanced decisions".

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

I found myself wishing for masa harina, that finely ground corn flour that gives so many Mexican soups, stews and chilis their depth.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Maddie glanced at her friend, grinned, and took hold of the finely manicured hand that gripped the edge of the copilot’s seat.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

finely

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