Overnice: meaning, definitions and examples
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overnice
[ ˌoʊvərˈnaɪs ]
excessive niceness
Overnice refers to a condition where someone is excessively or overly polite, considerate, or kind. This behavior might be perceived as insincere or unnecessarily flattering. While being nice is generally viewed positively, being overnice can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or be seen as a lack of authenticity. It can also create discomfort in social interactions, as people may feel that the overniceness is not genuine or may be hiding true feelings.
Synonyms
excessively polite, insincerely nice, overly kind
Examples of usage
- Her overnice compliments made me feel uncomfortable.
- He was so overnice that it seemed like he was trying to win me over for something.
- I prefer honesty over overnice behavior in my friendships.
Translations
Translations of the word "overnice" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excessivamente bonito
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक अच्छा
🇩🇪 übermäßig schön
🇮🇩 terlalu bagus
🇺🇦 надто гарний
🇵🇱 zbyt ładny
🇯🇵 過度に美しい
🇫🇷 trop beau
🇪🇸 demasiado bonito
🇹🇷 aşırı güzel
🇰🇷 너무 아름다운
🇸🇦 جميل للغاية
🇨🇿 příliš hezký
🇸🇰 príliš pekný
🇨🇳 过于美丽
🇸🇮 preveč lep
🇮🇸 ofur fallegur
🇰🇿 тым әдемі
🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად ლამაზი
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq gözəl
🇲🇽 demasiado bonito
Etymology
The term 'overnice' is derived from the prefix 'over-', denoting excessiveness, and the word 'nice', which has evolved in meaning over centuries. The word 'nice' originally came from the Latin word 'nescius', meaning ignorant or unaware. Over time, the meaning of niceness transformed, especially by the 18th century, to signify qualities associated with pleasantness and agreeability. The combination with 'over-' implies a degree of niceness that surpasses normal social norms, often leading to a perception of insincerity. The emergence of 'overnice' in the English language likely arose from the social dynamics of politeness and decorum, where individuals sometimes feel pressured to behave in an overly accommodating manner. As social standards evolved, so did the language, resulting in words like 'overnice' to describe this nuanced human behavior.