nicely done vs well done

Both 'nicely done' and 'well done' are correct and commonly used phrases to compliment someone for a job well done. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning of praising someone for their good work.

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nicely done

The phrase 'nicely done' is correct and commonly used to compliment someone for a job well done.

This phrase is used to praise someone for doing something well or completing a task successfully.

Examples:

You finished the project on time. Nicely done!
The painting looks amazing. Nicely done!
Nicely done on acing the exam!

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Okay, first off, throwing Derek under the bus, nicely done.
Look, I know I'll regret feeding the Tony Stark ego machine, but nicely done.
Very nicely done, may I say?
The apartments are very neat and nicely done.
Very nicely done, but incredibly noisy.
The trulli themselves are very nicely done, with attention to detail and practicality.
A little bit smaller than expected, but nicely done.
The rooms are very nicely done.
Nevertheless it's nicely done and offers quite a large range of powerups.
'Yes, that's nicely done through there, you cut the corner very well.
Nothing truly revolutionary in this "Save your base" type game. Nevertheless it's nicely done and offers quite a large range of powerups.
Along with these Gemscapades has raising the enjoyment of this nicely done gemstones online video slot.
The apartment "Loggia" was nicely done and well maintained.
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The website is nicely done, although there is a feminine touch to it.
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Along with these there are also oranges, lemons and cherries raising the fun of this nicely done fruit online video slot machine.
This one's very nicely done, though, because it's, again, one of these dislocations of sounds and image.
Very nicely done and for sure a must have for any fan interested in staying on top of the action and up to date with all the latest news.

Alternatives:

well done
great job
excellent work
bravo
fantastic job

well done

The phrase 'well done' is correct and commonly used to compliment someone for a job well done.

This phrase is used to praise someone for doing something well or completing a task successfully.

Examples:

You handled the situation perfectly. Well done!
Well done on your presentation!
Well done for winning the competition!

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So, well done, Detective.
Television is a medium rarely well done.
Excellent result, well done. I'm not.
That's top swearing, Glenn, well done.
Cheeseburger, well done, raw onion, ketchup, pickle.
Or should I say, well done.
All lawful, necessary and well done.
I like my mens well done.
Allow me to say, job well done.
For now... well done, team.
Lisbon, Jane, well done.
So, very well done, Nick.
It's perfect, well done mate.
Very well done, Dr. Lemelle.
Very well done, Adrian Melville.
OK, everybody, well done.
So, yes, well done.
Let us drink to a task well done.
So, well done, for bringing him to justice.
This new essay is very well done.

Alternatives:

nicely done
great job
excellent work
bravo
fantastic job

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