|
|
Definition of Finely
1. Adverb. In tiny pieces. "The surfaces were finely granular"
2. Adverb. In an elegant manner. "Finely costumed actors"
3. Adverb. In a delicate manner. "Her fine drawn body"
Definition of Finely
1. adv. In a fine or finished manner.
Definition of Finely
1. Adverb. In a manner to produce a fine result; as to ''grind finely'' means to grid to a fine powder. ¹
2. Adverb. Very well, in a great way ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Finely
1. in a fine manner [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Finely
Literary usage of Finely
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Standard Work of Reference in Art, Literature (1907)
"... constructed either on a spiral plan or in concentric layers, the chamber
cavities occupied to a large extent by the excessive development of the finely ..."
2. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1814)
"... in fight of the Emperor's women, who were fo placed, that we knew nothing of
it until afterwards. arches and doors of the apartments very finely worked. ..."
3. Journal by Iron and Steel Institute (1899)
"It is of course well known, all other things remaining constant, that it is
advisable to obtain structural and other steel as finely grained as possible. ..."
Other Resources:
