Definitions

nice

[nahys] / naɪs /

ADJECTIVE

likable, agreeable

Synonyms

STRONG

cordial ducky fair friendly good kind lovely okay superior swell welcome winning

WEAK

admirable amiable approved attractive becoming charming commendable considerate copacetic courteous decorous delightful favorable fine and dandy genial gentle gracious helpful ingratiating inviting kindly nifty obliging peachy pleasant pleasurable polite prepossessing seemly simpatico unpresumptuous well-mannered winsome

Antonyms

STRONG

aloof bad cool disagreeable mean ugly unacceptable unfriendly unpleasant unsociable unsuitable

WEAK

disordered horrible imprecise nasty repulsive unlikable unmannerly unrefined

ADJECTIVE

precise, neat, refined

Synonyms

STRONG

dainty fine hairsplitting minute particular right tidy trim

WEAK

accurate becoming befitting careful choosy conforming correct critical cultured decent delicate discerning discriminating distinguishing exact exacting fastidious finespun finical finicking finicky fussy genteel meticulous persnickety picky proper respectable rigorous scrupulous seemly squeamish strict subtle trivial virtuous well-bred

Antonyms

STRONG

coarse imprecise inexact rough sloppy undiscriminating

WEAK

bad disagreeable disordered horrible nasty repulsive unlikable unmannerly unpleasant unrefined

Example Sentences

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OceanWell recently signed an agreement with the water agency in Nice, France, to develop a smaller project.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

In Nice – Côte d’Azur, a comprehensive evacuation strategy has been developed and supported by scientific research led by the University of Montpellier’s Laboratory of Geography and Land Planning.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

As one here types, “So awful. Nice find!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Ramsey then had spells at Juventus and Nice as well as a loan at Rangers, helping them reach the 2022 Europa League final but missing a penalty in the shootout.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"And I thought I was a con artist. Nice try, kid. Nice try."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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