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.

Examples of nice and in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024 The summer's hottest drink will keep you nice and cool. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024 The top has a V-neckline, sheer long sleeves, and a slightly oversized silhouette that’s nice and breezy on extra-warm days. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024 Being alive was nice and all, Barry thought, but what about wearing a dress? Brenda Goodman, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024 The spring rolls are great—nice and crunchy with veggies and soft from the rice paper. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024 The front has mesh perforations to keep heat out, and the bottom band is nice and thick to keep pressure off of the rib cage. Hannah Singleton, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024 This creamy buttermilk recipe gets nice and thick with the addition of gelatin. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024 Most of the brand’s bags are made with durable neoprene material that looks nice and has water resistant and protective qualities to keep packed items safe while on the go. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024

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“Nice and.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nice%20and. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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