NYT Dictionary

NICELY

/ˈnaɪs.li/
AdverbNICE-lynice-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Fastidiously; carefully.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English nycely; equivalent to nice + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

accuratelydecentlyexactlyexquisitelyfamouslyfavorablyfinefitfulgoodjustly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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