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niceness

/ˈnaɪs.nəs/
nice · ness
Adverb:nicely
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Plural:nicenesses
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Adjective:nice
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1

The quality or state of being pleasant, agreeable, kind, or polite.

Example

"Everyone in the neighborhood appreciated the genuine niceness of the new shopkeeper."

2

Precision, exactness, or subtle delicacy of distinction or execution (dated or formal).

Example

"The watchmaker adjusted thetiny gears with remarkable niceness of touch."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, "niceness" refers to pleasantness or kindness, whereas the related noun "nicety" retains the older sense of subtle precision, exactness, or a fine distinction.

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• Nearby Words

nice
niceish
nicely
niceness
nicety
niche
nick

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from "nice" and the suffix "-ness." Because "nice" originally derived from Latin "nescius" (meaning "ignorant"), "niceness" historically meant "folly" or "coyness" before evolving through "fastidiousness" to its modern sense of "pleasantness."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Niceness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/niceness
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