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finely
01
in a highly skilled or excellent manner
Examples
The novel was finely written, with each scene perfectly balanced.
The violinist played the concerto finely, evoking a standing ovation.
1.1
in a way that is elegant or worthy of admiration
Examples
He arrived at the gala finely dressed in a tailored suit.
The guests were finely adorned with jewelry and silk.
Examples
Chop the parsley finely before adding it to the soup.
The onions were finely diced to blend into the sauce.
03
with excessive attention to subtle distinctions or degrees
Examples
He tends to argue too finely over semantics.
The grading rubric judged the essays too finely.
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The spear was finely honed for battle.
He carved the wood with a finely sharpened chisel.
3.2
with complex and subtle details or craftsmanship
Examples
The cathedral walls were finely carved with biblical scenes.
The jewelry was finely detailed with tiny enamel flowers.
04
in a way that shows delicate responsiveness or emotional awareness
Examples
She was finely tuned to the room's shifting mood.
The conductor responded finely to the orchestra's dynamics.
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