adv
finely
FYN-lee
adv
1
Into small, thin, or delicate pieces.
"Chop the garlic finely before adding it to the pan."
2
In an elegant, skilful, or high-quality way.
"The room was finely decorated with antique furniture."
How to Use Finely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "into small pieces" (as in cooking) or "elegantly/skilfully."
Common pairings
finely chopped
finely tuned
finely crafted
Word Forms
finelier comparative, more finely comparative, fineliest superlative, most finely superlative
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Chop the garlic _____ before adding it to the pan.