nice

[naɪs]

nice Definition

• 1. pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory
• 2. kind, polite, and friendly
• 3. subtle or fine

Using nice: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nice" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had a nice time at the beach.

• Example

  She is a very nice person.

• Example

  That's a nice dress you're wearing.

• Example

  He has a nice smile.

nice Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nice

• pleasant
• agreeable
• satisfactory
• kind
• polite
• friendly
• amiable
• charming
• delightful
• enjoyable
• fine
• subtle

Antonyms for nice

• unpleasant
• disagreeable
• unsatisfactory
• unkind
• impolite
• unfriendly
• unamiable
• uncharming
• unenjoyable
• rough
• coarse

Phrases with nice

• nice and easy

  a way of doing something that is relaxed and not hurried

  Example

  Let's take it nice and easy and enjoy the day.

• nice going

  an expression used to congratulate someone on their success or achievement

  Example

  Nice going! You aced the test.

• nice work

  an expression used to praise someone for a job well done

  Example

  Nice work on the presentation. It was very informative.

Origins of nice

from Latin 'nescius', meaning 'ignorant'

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Summary: nice in Brief

The term 'nice' [naɪs] describes something that is pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory, as in 'We had a nice time at the beach.' It can also refer to a person who is kind, polite, and friendly, exemplified by 'She is a very nice person.' Additionally, 'nice' can denote something subtle or fine, as in 'That's a nice distinction.' Common phrases include 'nice and easy,' 'nice going,' and 'nice work.'