Definition of PRECISELY

precisely

Adverb

  • indicating exactness or preciseness
    • "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"
  • in a precise manner
    • "she always expressed herself precisely"
  • just as it should be
    • "`Precisely, my lord,' he said"

Adv

  • In a precise manner; exactly.
  • Used to provide emphasis.

Examples

  • I always try to express myself precisely.

Origin / Etymology

From precise + -ly.

Synonyms

exactly, incisively, just, on the button, on the dot, on the nose, accurately, correctly, dead-nuts, definitely, directly, even, exact, fully, jump, on target, on the mark, on the money, perfectly, plump, plunk, precisely, punctually, right, sharp, slap, slap bang, squarely

Scrabble Score: 16

precisely: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
precisely: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
precisely: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

precisely: valid Words With Friends Word