Nicest
/ˈnaɪsɪst/
Definitions
The superlative form of 'nice', indicating the highest degree of pleasantness, kindness, or attractiveness.
/ˈnaɪsɪst/
Most pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
This is the nicest compliment I've ever received.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're comparing a bunch of things. 'Nicest' means one of them is the absolute best, the most fun, or the friendliest. Like, 'That's the nicest toy ever!'
👶 For kids: When something is the *very best* and most friendly, we say it's the nicest.
More Examples
Of all the restaurants in the city, this one is the nicest.
The hotel staff were the nicest people, always willing to help.
How It's Used
"She is the nicest person I know."
"This is the nicest car in the showroom."
From Middle English "nice", meaning "foolish" or "ignorant", evolving to its current sense of "pleasant" or "agreeable". The comparative and superlative forms (nicer, nicest) developed naturally as the adjective's meaning shifted towards positive attributes.
The word 'nice' initially had negative connotations in the 13th century but gradually transitioned to its current positive meaning.
Memory tip
Think of the 'best' of all the 'nice' things.