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nicest

 

[ naɪsəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a person

The word 'nicest' is the superlative form of 'nice', which means pleasant, agreeable, or delightful. It is often used to describe someone who is exceptionally kind, friendly, or considerate. When we refer to someone as the nicest, we are indicating that they stand out above others in terms of their niceness. This word can apply to actions, behaviors, and attitudes that reflect warmth and compassion. It's a positive descriptor that conveys admiration and appreciation.

Synonyms

friendliest, kindest, most pleasant.

Examples of usage

  • She is the nicest person I know.
  • He always performs the nicest gestures for his friends.
  • They live in the nicest neighborhood in town.

Translations

Translations of the word "nicest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais agradável

🇮🇳 सबसे अच्छा

🇩🇪 am nettesten

🇮🇩 terbaik

🇺🇦 найприємніший

🇵🇱 najprzyjemniejszy

🇯🇵 最も素敵な

🇫🇷 le plus agréable

🇪🇸 el más agradable

🇹🇷 en güzel

🇰🇷 가장 친절한

🇸🇦 الأجمل

🇨🇿 nejpříjemnější

🇸🇰 najpríjemnejší

🇨🇳 最好的

🇸🇮 najbolj prijeten

🇮🇸 bestur

🇰🇿 ең жақсы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე კარგი

🇦🇿 ən yaxşı

🇲🇽 el más agradable

Etymology

The term 'nice' originated in the late Middle Ages from the Latin word 'nescius', meaning ignorant or unaware. Over time, its connotation transformed significantly. By the 14th century in English, 'nice' began to take on meanings related to foolishness or simplicity. However, by the 18th century, the term had shifted again to describe someone who is amiable, agreeable, and pleasant. The evolution of 'nice' reflects cultural changes in the way kindness and pleasantness were perceived. The superlative form 'nicest' emerged as people sought to describe the utmost degree of these positive qualities. Today, 'nicest' is widely used to convey a sense of kindness and friendliness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,325, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.