nightly

1 of 2

adjective

night·​ly ˈnīt-lē 

1

: happening, done, or used by night or every night

2

: of or relating to the night or every night

nightly

2 of 2

adverb

: every night

also : at or by night

Synonyms of nightly

Adjective

• nocturnal
• night

Examples of nightly in a Sentence

Adjective

There were nightly attacks on the city.

These clubs provide nightly entertainment.

Adverb

She performs at the club nightly.

The restaurant serves dinner nightly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Even during the pandemic, the hotel offered twice daily housekeeping service with unique nightly turnaround amenities distinct to New Mexico and Santa Fe, like spiritual healing stones from the Stream Dance Spa and homemade cookies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Muse agents perform a nightly analysis of the day’s conversations with the user. — Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Adverb

There are nightly tango shows and music performances in El Cabaret. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Complimentary coffee and tea are available in the morning, along with a nightly social hour. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing nightly

• on a nightly basis

Rhymes for nightly

• brightly
• knightly
• lightly
• rightly
• sightly
• slightly
• sprightly
• tightly
• whitely
• forthrightly
• fortnightly
• politely

Kids Definition

nightly

adjective

night·​ly

ˈnīt-lē

1

: of or relating to the night or every night

2

: happening, done, or produced by night or every night

nightly adverb