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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses a cool glass of lemonade sure would be nice

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a nice day
a good day
a pleasant day
a beautiful day
a lovely day
nice people
good people
kind people
decent people
pleasant people
friendly people
a nice place
a good place
a pleasant place
a charming place
a lovely place
a wonderful place
a nice time
a good time
a lovely time
a pleasant time
an enjoyable time
a delightful time

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How is the word nice different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of nice are accurate, correct, exact, precise, and right. While all these words mean "conforming to fact, standard, or truth," nice stresses great precision and delicacy of adjustment or discrimination.

makes nice distinctions

When can accurate be used instead of nice?

The words accurate and nice can be used in similar contexts, but accurate implies fidelity to fact or truth attained by exercise of care.

an accurate description

When is it sensible to use correct instead of nice?

While the synonyms correct and nice are close in meaning, correct usually implies freedom from fault or error.

correct answers
socially correct dress

Where would exact be a reasonable alternative to nice?

While in some cases nearly identical to nice, exact stresses a very strict agreement with fact, standard, or truth.

exact measurements

How do precise and exact relate to one another, in the sense of nice?

Precise adds to exact an emphasis on sharpness of definition or delimitation.

precise calibration

How are the words right and correct related as synonyms of nice?

Right is close to correct but has a stronger positive emphasis on conformity to fact or truth rather than mere absence of error or fault.

the right thing to do

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of nice Sherfield is a special teams guy all the way but is likely to make the roster after getting a nice, two-year contract this spring. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 July 2025 Manager Aaron Boone, however, figured that hitting bombs against his former team must have felt nice for Bellinger. Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 12 July 2025 Its sleek look is an elevated option to wear when sipping on a spritz at a rooftop or going to a nicer trattoria for dinner. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 The 1080p, 15-inch screen doesn't have great color accuracy, but the 300 nits of brightness are nice. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nice
Adjective
  • Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • If a client goes quiet, a polite but firm follow-up message outlining next steps can nudge resolution.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The mother is friendly and the son is quiet and polite.
    Rebecca Chace July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • The takeaway: Be careful about triggering too many credit inquiries.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 13 July 2025
  • However, later in the day, be careful about jumping to conclusions when dealing with others.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
  • But goodness gracious, the Rockies are only (14-36) under Schaeffer after going 7-33 under Black.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • They are intended to reduce trauma to the scalp, may contribute to smoother recovery, and are designed to help achieve subtle, natural-looking outcomes.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
  • The property’s subtle musical motif reminds guests of its beginnings as a radio station, while the sunset libations at its Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar draw a regular crowd.
    Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • Different views on the topic Some readers challenge the emphasis on political decorum, arguing that respect must be earned through honorable conduct rather than election victories.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
  • Or that America's founding principles are honorable and created a superpower that leads the world.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • Mamdani has secured endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, but lacks formal support from Hochul and two other prominent New York lawmakers, Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • That would likely leave a 10% base tariff, as well as the auto, steel and aluminum tariffs in place until details of a formal trade agreement are ironed out.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • Those dropshots are delightful toppings to the dessert collection of sweet spot strokes in Alcaraz’s armory.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025

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“Nice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nice. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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