Meaning & use

nice

adjective·Everyday

Pleasant, agreeable, kind, or satisfactory in a general, positive way.

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It was nice to finally meet the neighbors we'd only waved at before.

They had a nice dinner together to celebrate her promotion.

A note on using this word

Nice is extremely common but vague; stronger, more specific words like delightful or considerate are often preferred in careful writing.

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