Nice: meaning, definitions and examples
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nice
[ naɪs ]
compliment
Pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory.
Synonyms
agreeable, pleasant, satisfactory.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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nice |
Generally used to describe something or someone that is good, kind, or enjoyable. Informal and versatile, fitting for various situations such as describing people, experiences, or objects.
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pleasant |
Employed to talk about something that gives a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. Suitable for describing experiences, environments, or personalities.
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agreeable |
Used to describe someone or something that is pleasing, willing to agree, or easy to get along with. Often applied in more formal conversations.
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satisfactory |
Used when something meets the requirements or expectations, but it might not be exceptional. Common in more formal or evaluative settings, such as work or academics.
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Examples of usage
- It was such a nice day for a picnic.
- She has a really nice smile.
- Thank you for the nice compliment.
- I had a nice time at the party.
- The hotel staff were very nice to us.
Translations
Translations of the word "nice" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agradável
- bom
- legal
🇮🇳 अच्छा
- सुन्दर
- बढ़िया
🇩🇪 nett
- schön
- angenehm
🇮🇩 bagus
- indah
- menyenangkan
🇺🇦 приємний
- гарний
- класний
🇵🇱 miły
- ładny
- fajny
🇯🇵 いい (ii)
- すてきな (suteki na)
- 素晴らしい (subarashī)
🇫🇷 agréable
- gentil
- joli
🇪🇸 agradable
- bonito
- simpático
🇹🇷 güzel
- hoş
- iyi
🇰🇷 좋은 (joheun)
- 멋진 (meotjin)
- 훌륭한 (hullyunghan)
🇸🇦 لطيف
- جميل
- طيب
🇨🇿 příjemný
- hezký
- milý
🇸🇰 príjemný
- pekný
- milý
🇨🇳 好 (hǎo)
- 漂亮 (piàoliang)
- 美好 (měihǎo)
🇸🇮 prijeten
- lep
- dober
🇮🇸 góður
- fallegur
- fínn
🇰🇿 жақсы
- әдемі
- тамаша
🇬🇪 სასიამოვნო
- ლამაზი
- კარგი
🇦🇿 xoş
- gözəl
- yaxşı
🇲🇽 agradable
- bonito
- simpático
Etymology
The word 'nice' originated from the Latin word 'nescius', meaning 'ignorant' or 'unknowing'. Over time, its meaning evolved to represent something pleasant or agreeable. In Middle English, 'nice' was used to describe something foolish or simple, but it gradually shifted to its modern meaning of being enjoyable or satisfactory. Today, 'nice' is commonly used as a compliment to describe something pleasant or likable.
See also: nicely.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #2,928, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.
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- 2927 honour
- 2928 nice
- 2929 watching
- 2930 driver
- 2931 disposition
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