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finely (adv.)

early 14c., "perfectly, completely," from fine (adj.) + -ly (1). Meaning "delicately, minutely" is from 1540s; that of "excellently" is from 1680s.

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Definitions of finely from WordNet

finely (adv.)
in tiny pieces;
the surfaces were finely granular
finely (adv.)
in an elegant manner;
finely costumed actors
finely (adv.)
in a delicate manner;
finely shaped features
Synonyms: fine / delicately / exquisitely
From wordnet.princeton.edu