nice and

phrase

: 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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Bryant said his neighbors, Butler and Frazier, have always been nice and well-mannered. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026 Thanks to streams flowing from the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests, the water stays nice and cool to help beat the summer heat. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 The stunning floral print pairs effortlessly with my go-to flare jeans and navy dress pants, and the relaxed, lightweight fabric will stay nice and airy on humid summer days. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 The shorts are nice and loose, with a bottom layer to keep everything covered up, and pockets to keep me happy. Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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