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Nice Meaning, Examples, and Common Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：pleasant (nice)

nice 🔊

/naɪs/

adj.

Something that gives you pleasure, is enjoyable, or is good.

pleasant 🔊

➕

/ˈplez.ənt/

adj.

Describes something that brings pleasure, satisfaction, or is of high quality.

📁 Category：Natural Geography 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'nescius' (ignorant, foolish) from 'ne-' (not) + 'scire' (to know).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'neat ice' – cool and refreshing, just like a nice experience.

📖 Example

The sunset over the lake is so nice. 🔊 The sunset over the lake is so nice.

🔗 Collocations

a nice day – A day that is pleasant or enjoyable.

nice weather – Weather that is agreeable and comfortable.

nice feeling – A positive or satisfying sensation.

🔄 Synonyms

pleasant (adj.) – Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

enjoyable (adj.) – Providing delight or amusement.

agreeable (adj.) – Pleasant and easy to like.

🚫 Antonyms

unpleasant (adj.) – Causing discomfort or displeasure.

nasty (adj.) – Very unpleasant or offensive.

horrible (adj.) – Causing horror or strong dislike.

🌱 Derivatives

nicely (adv.) – In a pleasant or satisfactory manner.

niceness (n.) – The quality of being pleasant or kind.

nicer (adj.) – Comparative form of nice; more pleasant.

📖 Cultural Story

Originally meant 'foolish' in Latin, then 'finicky' in Middle English, shifting to 'kind, pleasant' by the 18th century.

Meaning 2：friendly (nice)

nice 🔊

/naɪs/

adj.

A person who is kind, friendly, and makes others feel good.

friendly 🔊

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/ˈfrend.li/

adj.

Describes a person who is kind, considerate, and pleasant to interact with.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Our new neighbor is really nice; he helped us carry our groceries. 🔊 Our new neighbor is really nice; he helped us carry our groceries.

🔗 Collocations

a nice person – A person who is kind and friendly.

nice gesture – A kind or thoughtful action.

be nice to – Act in a kind and friendly way toward someone.

🔄 Synonyms

kind (adj.) – Showing a gentle, caring, and generous nature.

friendly (adj.) – Warm and approachable in manner.

warm (adj.) – Affectionate and friendly in nature.

🚫 Antonyms

mean (adj.) – Unkind or spiteful.

unfriendly (adj.) – Not friendly; cold or hostile.

rude (adj.) – Showing lack of respect or courtesy.

🌱 Derivatives

niceness (n.) – The quality of being kind and friendly.

nicely (adv.) – In a kind or friendly manner.