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Definition of nicely adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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nicely

adverb
nicely pronunciation English ˈnaɪsli nicely pronunciation American ˈnaɪsli
 
1 in an attractive or acceptable way; wellThe room was nicely furnished.The plants are coming along nicely (= growing well).2 in a kind, friendly or polite wayIf you ask her nicely she might say yes.3 (formal) carefully; exactlyHis novels nicely describe life in Britain between the wars.
Idioms

do nicely

1 to be making good progressHer new business is doing very nicely.2 to be acceptableTomorrow at ten will do nicely (= will be a good time).