nicely
|nice/ly|
B1
/ˈnaɪsli/
(nice)
pleasant, agreeable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nicely' originates from the adjective 'nice', which comes from the Latin word 'nescius', meaning 'ignorant'.
Historical Evolution
'nescius' transformed into the Old French word 'nice', and eventually became the modern English word 'nice'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ignorant', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pleasant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a pleasant or satisfactory manner.
The room was nicely decorated for the party.
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