What does “nice” mean?
- 1
adjectivepleasant, enjoyable or attractive
We had a nice time at the beach.
- 2
adjectivekind and friendly
It was nice of you to help me.
Nice at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /naɪs/ · NICE
How to use “nice” correctly
Use “nice of sb” for a kind act: “That’s nice of you.” “Nice and” + adjective means pleasantly: “nice and quiet.”
Common phrases with “nice”
- nice to meet you
- have a nice day
- nice and warm
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- pleasant
- lovely
- kind
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- nasty
- unpleasant
Word family
- nicely
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