nice and

idiom

: very
used to emphasize a good or enjoyable quality
The soup is nice and hot.
Make sure your room's nice and clean.
The library is always nice and quiet.

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And the Merino wool is nice and soft, even for people like me who are allergic to traditional wool. New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026 But the sport also seemingly wants players to be nice and polite in the middle of all that combat. The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026 Drive safely, have a great day, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026 Recipe Tips For Breadcrumb Cake Room temperature ingredients ensure a smooth, evenly emulsified batter that bakes up nice and light. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nice and

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“Nice and.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nice%20and. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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