Nice
/naɪs/
Definitions
3 meaningsPleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory.
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Pleasing; agreeable; giving pleasure or satisfaction.
The food was nice.
💡 Simply: Imagine a yummy ice cream cone! If it tastes good and makes you happy, that's 'nice'. It means something is enjoyable and makes you feel good.
👶 For kids: If something is 'nice', it means it's good and makes you feel happy!
More Examples
It was a nice evening.
She has a nice voice.
How It's Used
"The weather was nice today."
"She's a nice person to be around."
Showing kindness, courtesy, or consideration.
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Kind, polite, or considerate.
It was nice of you to offer to help.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend shares their toys with you. That's 'nice' behavior! It means they're being kind and friendly.
👶 For kids: If someone is 'nice', it means they are kind to you.
More Examples
She is a nice person.
The staff were very nice.
How It's Used
"He was very nice to help her with her groceries."
Characterized by precision, subtlety, or fineness; displaying a delicate or refined quality.
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Precise or subtle in a way.
He has a nice eye for detail.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building with LEGOs. If the pieces fit just right and the tower stands perfectly, that's 'nice' in the way it's put together.
👶 For kids: If something is 'nice', it means it's done really carefully and well.
More Examples
The engine has a nice purr.
There's a nice distinction between the two flavors.
How It's Used
"The recipe requires a nice balance of ingredients."
"He has a nice way with words."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Nice one!
An exclamation of approval or congratulations, often used in a casual and friendly context.
"Nice one! You scored a goal."
to have a nice time
To experience pleasure, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
"We hope you have a nice time at the party."
From Middle English 'nyce,' from Old French 'nice,' meaning 'foolish, ignorant.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'refined, agreeable, pleasant.' Ultimately derived from Latin 'nescius' (ignorant).
The word 'nice' initially meant 'foolish' or 'silly' in the 13th century, and gradually evolved over centuries to its current meanings.
Memory tip
Think of a 'nice' day as a 'pleasant' day. The words rhyme and share the same joyful spirit.
Word Origin
"ignorant"