nice — pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory
Pronunciation (IPA): /naɪs/
Example Sentences
- That's a nice haircut, but did you lose a bet?
- It would be nice if you could help me with this project.
- Nice catch! Now can you catch a boyfriend?
nice
ADJECTIVE[/naɪs/]
pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory
A nice person helps an elderly neighbor carry groceries in the park
Nice things connect together—spice, mice, and rice bring pleasant price, creating satisfaction that's truly nice
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'nice' meaning 'foolish' or 'simple,' derived from Latin 'nescius' meaning 'ignorant' or 'not knowing' (from 'ne-' meaning 'not' and 'scire' meaning 'to know'). The meaning gradually evolved through Middle English to mean 'precise' and eventually 'pleasant' by the 18th century.
Breakdown
ne- (not) + scire (to know) = nescius (ignorant) > Old French 'nice' > Modern English 'nice' (pleasant)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“That's a nice haircut, but did you lose a bet?”
“It would be nice if you could help me with this project.”
“Nice catch! Now can you catch a boyfriend?”
“The hotel room was nice and clean.”
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