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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Fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley are finely minced and stirred into the butter, then brushed onto four fresh ears of corn. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 June 2026 Her diet consisted primarily of mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and finely diced chicken cubes. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 June 2026 For instance, try finely grated vegetables like zucchini, carrots and mushrooms, panko, ricotta cheese, yogurt or tomato paste. — Tribune News Service, Denver Post, 24 June 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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