nicely (adv.) Old form(s): nicelie
scrupulously, punctiliously, meticulously, fastidiously
H5 V.ii.94[Queen Isabel to King Henry] Haply a woman's voice may do some good, / When articles too nicely urged be stood on
KL II.ii.102[Cornwall to all] twenty silly-ducking observants / That stretch their duties nicely
KL V.iii.142[Edmund to disguised Edgar] What safe and nicely I might well delay / By rule of knighthood [i.e. according to the rules of honourable combat]
Per IV.i.6[Dionyza to Leonine] Let not conscience ... / Inflame too nicely
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