finely

adverb

fine·​ly ˈfīn-lē How to pronounce finely (audio)
Synonyms of finelynext
: in a fine manner: such as
a
: extremely well : excellently
… plays the hero very finely.—New Yorker
b
: with close discrimination : precisely
c
: with delicacy or subtlety : sensitively
a leader finely attuned to the needs of the people
d
: minutely
finely ground coffee

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Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, smashing beef with a wooden spoon, until wine is evaporated, surface of pot is almost dry, and meat is finely ground, 12–15 minutes. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Even within the world of sports ownership and equities, things are being sliced and diced more finely. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 That friction, between floppy and finely made, sits at the heart of Esh’s ever-evolving vision for his namesake label. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 The characters around Alex and Ruari are less finely shaded, some for the better and some for the worse. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finely

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of finely was circa 1552

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“Finely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finely. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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