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Definition of nightly

nightly

/ˈnaɪt.li/
night · ly
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• adjective

1

Happening, done, or produced every night.

Example

"Millions of viewers tune in to watch the nightly news broadcast at six o'clock."

2

Happening, existing, or active during the night.

Example

"The security guard completed his nightly patrol around the quiet campus grounds."

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• adverb

1

Every night; once each night.

Example

"The Automated backup system runs nightly to ensure no important data is lost."

2

At night; during the night.

Example

"Certain desert flowers bloom nightly when the air temperature drops."

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• Rhymes for nightly

• Nearby Words

nightlife
nightlight
nightlong
nightly
nightmare
nightmarish
nightmarishly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English nihtlic (adjective) and nihtlice (adverb), formed from niht ('night') and the suffix -lic ('-ly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nightly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nightly
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