Nice (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; "too nice about his food to take to camp cooking"; "so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow".
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Examples
- She was too nice to eat at the street vendor, always worrying about food poisoning.
- He was so nice about his clothes that he wouldn't wear anything that had been worn before without being dry cleaned.
- The hotel room was not up to her standards, she was too nice to stay in a place with such a dirty carpet.
- He was too nice to use a public restroom, always looking for a cleaner alternative.
- She was so nice about her surroundings that she would only sit on a chair that had been thoroughly disinfected.
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Meaning 2
Done with delicacy and skill; "a nice bit of craft"; "a job requiring nice measurements with a micrometer"; "a nice shot".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The surgeon's nice sutures left a barely visible scar.
- The carpenter's nice joinery ensured the furniture was sturdy and durable.
- The artist's nice brushstrokes created a beautiful, delicate landscape.
- The engineer's nice calculations resulted in a perfectly balanced bridge design.
- The golfer's nice swing sent the ball soaring down the fairway.
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Meaning 3
Socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous; "from a decent family"; "a nice girl".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a nice girl from a good family and always volunteered at the local charity.
- The hotel was looking for a nice couple to be the face of their new advertisement campaign.
- It's nice of you to offer to help with the charity event, but we need people who can commit for the whole day.
- The community values nice behavior and neighborly kindness, so people generally get along well.
- He's a nice boy, always holding the door open for others and using his manners.
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Meaning 4
Exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 5
Pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance; "what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty"- George Meredith; "nice manners"; "a nice dress"; "a nice face"; "a nice day"; "had a nice time at the party"; "the corn and tomatoes are nice today".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a nice person who always lent a helping hand to those in need.
- The hotel room was nice and clean, with a beautiful view of the city.
- He was a nice guy, but a bit too shy to ask her out on a date.
- The restaurant served nice food, but the service was a bit slow.
- The park was a nice place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.