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Definition of nice - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
good mannerskind, friendly, and polite
- He was very nice to the new students.
2.
appearancepleasant to look at in a simple, attractive way
- That painting has a nice, calming color palette.
3.
etiquetteDated socially correct or refinedDated
- He has nice manners at the dinner table.
4.
comparisonRare UK subtle or small in distinctionRare UK
- There's a nice difference between the two terms.
5.
preciseRare showing great precision or skillRare
- She made a nice distinction in her argument.
Expressions with nice
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used to praise someone for doing something well
Nice going on your test!
thoughtful or pleasing addition
The handwritten note was a nice touch to the gift.
be pleasant to maintain good relations
She tried to make nice with her new colleagues.
used to acknowledge a good effort
Nice try on the project, you did your best.
wish someone well for the future
I hope you find happiness, have a nice life.
expresses enjoyment of something that has ended
The concert was amazing, it was nice while it lasted.
cause a positive alteration in a situation
The new schedule will make a nice change.
behave in a friendly and cooperative way
The teacher asked the students to play nice during recess.
in a very difficult or disorganized situation
After the storm, we were in a nice mess.
man who is very kind and helpful
Everyone likes him because he is mister nice guy.
deceptively kind or pleasant
He acted nice as pie, but he had ulterior motives.
kind people often lose to aggressive people
He was too kind, proving nice guys finish last.
situation that is very disorganized or full of problems
This is a nice mess you've gotten us into!
excessively kind or considerate
She is nice to a fault, always putting others before herself.
rainy weather humorously described as suitable for ducks
It's pouring outside, definitely nice weather for ducks.
polite farewell
Thank you for your help, have a nice day!
polite greeting when first introduced
Hello, I'm John. Nice to meet you.
used to say you are happy to meet someone
Nice to see you, Maria!
pleasant or attractive
The weather today is very nice.
feel pleasantly different from what usually happens
It will be a nice change to eat out tonight.
wish someone enjoys the rest of their day or activity
Thanks for your help, have a nice one!
used to describe something enjoyable or agreeable
The weather was nice and sunny.
very early in a way that is good or desirable
We arrived nice and early to get good seats.
genuinely pleasant and kind man
Everyone likes Tom because he's a nice guy.
Origin of nice
Latin, nescius (ignorant)
Terms with nice included in their meaning
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enjoyable day
day that is enjoyable and nice
sleep
nice thoughts or stories in your mind while sleeping
flavor quality
having a nice or enjoyable flavor
reciprocate
do something nice for someone who helped you
reciprocate
do something nice for someone who helped you
people
kind and nice person
kindness
give someone something nice as a treat
politeness
say something nice to show praise or respect for someone
appearance
object that is nice-looking or appealing
appearance
not attractive or nice to look at
praise
say something nice to someone
praise someone
say something nice to someone about them
reciprocate
do something nice in return
approval favor
gain favor by doing nice or helpful things for someone
jealous joke
said to show playful envy of someone's nice situation
pleasant surprise
something very nice to see
flattery favor
person who flatters or acts overly nice to gain favor
dress
put on nice clothes for an event
social behavior
gain favor by doing something nice
idiom warning
saying nice things will not help you succeed or get favors
encouragement
saying nice things can make others feel better
gain favor
gain approval or praise by doing something nice
touch
made for touch or feels nice to touch
persuasion
being nice is more effective than being mean
Examples of nice in a sentence
The nice gesture made everyone smile. Your garden looks really nice this spring. He wore a nice jacket that matched his shoes. Her nice behavior impressed the guests. He always uses nice language in formal settings. The scholar made a nice distinction between the concepts.
There's a nice line between confidence and arrogance. His nice calculations ensured the project's success. The engineer's nice measurements were crucial for the design.
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- French:gentil, joli, ...
- German:freundlich, schön, ...
- Italian:gentile, piacevole, ...
- Spanish:amable, bonito, ...
- Portuguese:gentil, bonito, ...
- Chinese:友善的, 好看的, ...
- Japanese:親切な, 感じのいい, ...
- Arabic:لَطِيف, جَميل, ...
- Hebrew:נֶחְמָד, יָפֶה, ...
- Russian:добрый, приятный, ...
- Ukrainian:добрий, гарний, ...
- Hindi:अच्छा, सुहावना, ...
Definition of NICE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: National Initiative for Cybersecurity EducationTECH. UK program to improve skills and knowledge in cybersecurity jobsTECH. UK
- NICE offers resources for cybersecurity career paths.
Abbreviation
abr: National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceTECH. UK organization giving health and care advice in EnglandTECH. UK
- NICE recommends this treatment for patients.
Examples of NICE in a sentence
Many schools use NICE guidelines. NICE issues new clinical guidelines yearly. Doctors often consult NICE for advice.
View all translations of NICE
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- French:NICE, Institut national pour l'excellence en santé et en soins, ...
- German:NICE, ...
- Italian:NICE, Istituto nazionale per l'eccellenza sanitaria e assistenziale, ...
- Spanish:Iniciativa Nacional para la Educación en Ciberseguridad, NICE, ...
- Portuguese:NICE, ...
- Chinese:国家网络安全教育计划, 英国国家卫生与护理优化研究所, ...
- Japanese:NICE, ...
- Arabic:مُبادَرة وَطَنِيَّة لِتَعليم الأَمن السِّبراني, المعهد الوطني للصحة والرعاية المتميزة, ...
- Hebrew:יוֹזְמָה לְאוּמִּית לְחִנּוּךְ בְּאַבְטַחַת סַיְבֶּר, NICE, ...
- Russian:NICE, Национальный институт здравоохранения и качества ухода, ...
- Ukrainian:Національна ініціатива з освіти у сфері кібербезпеки, NICE, ...
- Hindi:राष्ट्रीय साइबर सुरक्षा शिक्षा पहल, स्वास्थ्य और देखभाल उत्कृष्टता के लिए राष्ट्रीय संस्थान, ...
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