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nightly

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for nightly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Happening every night, or relating to the night.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

every night

How to use nightly

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a nightly ritual nightly news

Etymology

From Old English nihtlic, from night plus the adjective-forming suffix -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nightly” mean?

The word “nightly” means happening every night, or relating to the night. In plain terms, happening each night, or done every night.

How do you pronounce “nightly”?

“Nightly” is pronounced NYT-lee (/ˈnaɪtli/ in IPA).

How do you use “nightly” in a sentence?

Here is “nightly” used in a sentence: “The hotel offers a nightly turndown service.”

What part of speech is “nightly”?

Depending on how it is used, “nightly” can be an adjective and an adverb.

Where does the word “nightly” come from?

The word “nightly” comes from Old English. From Old English nihtlic, from night plus the adjective-forming suffix -ly.

Is “nightly” a common word?

“Nightly” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “nightly” have?

“Nightly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: happening every night, or relating to the night.

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