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nice

/naɪs/ adjective · British & US

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What does nice mean?

adjective

Pleasing or attractive; having a pleasant or agreeable quality. Used to express approval or appreciation.

Example

"She gave me a nice surprise for my birthday."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

Latin 'nescire', meaning 'not to know'Old French 'nice', meaning 'foolish'Middle English 'nice', meaning 'sensitive'

What's another word for nice?

pleasant agreeable attractive charming delightful lovely

What's the opposite of nice?

unpleasant unattractive unappealing

Rhymes with nice

ice price rice vice