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    Joliment (en. Nicely)

    /ʒo.li.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a pleasing or attractive manner.
    She dressed nicely for the party.
    Elle s'est joliment habillée pour la fête.
    With charm or beauty.
    The garden is nicely flowered in the spring.
    Le jardin est joliment fleuri au printemps.
    In a pleasant way.
    They successfully completed their project nicely.
    Ils ont joliment réussi leur projet.
    In all good faith, without excess.
    That's nicely put, but we must remain cautious.
    C'est joliment dit, mais il faut rester prudent.

    Etymology

    Derives from the adjective 'joli' with the suffix '-ment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nicely said
    Expressed in a beautiful or appropriate manner.
    joliment dit
    to fare nicely
    To present oneself in a pleasant or elegant way.
    se porter joliment
    nicely amused
    To be pleasantly entertained.
    joliment amusé

    Related Words

    pretty
    Who has a pleasant, attractive beauty.
    joli
    pretty
    Feminine form of 'joli'.
    jolie
    jollity
    State of being joyful or cheerful.
    jollité

    Slang Meanings

    To do something in a cute or adorable way.
    She nicely prepared her birthday cake.
    Elle a joliment préparé son gâteau d'anniversaire.
    To indicate a slight exaggeration regarding beauty.
    He nicely beautified the place for the event.
    Il a joliment embelli les lieux pour l'événement.