nice
nice Lexical Profile
nice Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory in nature.
"We had a very nice time at the dinner party last night."
Good-natured, kind, or friendly toward others.
"She is a nice person who is always willing to help her neighbors."
Subtle, precise, or delicate, especially regarding differences or distinctions.
"The lawyer made a nice point regarding the interpretation of the obscure statute."
• interjection
Used to express approval, delight, or satisfaction.
"Nice! I finally managed to fix the broken code."
Word Nuance & Usage
In formal or descriptive writing, 'nice' is often considered a weak or overly vague adjective, and writers are frequently encouraged to choose more precise alternatives.
• Rhymes for nice
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Latin 'nescius' (ignorant), passing through Old French 'nice' (silly, simple) into Middle English. Its meaning shifted dramatically over centuries, moving from 'foolish' to 'fussy' to 'refined', and finally to its modern sense of 'pleasant'.