nice
Warm and friendly
Nice describes things that are pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
A nice day has good weather; a nice person is kind and friendly; a nice meal is enjoyable.
The word is so common it risks blandness—nice can feel like faint praise when stronger words are available.
Nice also means precise or subtle: a nice distinction.
To be nice to someone is to treat them well.
Nice work can be sincere praise or sarcastic. (Capitalized Nice is a French city.)
Pleasantly cooperative
- enjoyableProviding pleasure or fun
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- lovelyAttractive and pleasing
- pleasingCausing enjoyment or satisfaction
satisfying · comfortable · cozy · relaxing · soothing · cheerful · charming · inviting
Showing concern for sufferers
- considerateMindful of others' needs
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- caringShowing kind concern
- gentleSoft and kind
benevolent · gracious · tenderhearted · big-hearted · good-hearted · warmhearted · merciful · lenient
Perfectly correct, no deviation
- fineAcceptable in quality
- subtleNot immediately obvious
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- carefulExercising caution and attention
meticulous · particular · discriminating · fastidious · scrupulous · exacting · refined · nuanced
Showing respectful consideration
- well-manneredPolite and respectful
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- civilMinimally polite
- properSocially appropriate
decorous · tactful · diplomatic · refined · genteel · ladylike · gentlemanly · deferential
Affectionate and sympathetic
- affableWarm and approachable
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- congenialFriendly and likable
sociable · companionable · approachable · good-natured · amiable · likable · personable · easygoing
Pleasing in appearance
- beautifulExtremely pleasing aesthetically
- lovelyAttractive and pleasing
- handsomeAttractive in appearance
- good-lookingVisually appealing person
elegant · stylish · charming · appealing · fetching · comely · graceful · refined
Large or excellent
- goodSatisfactory in quality
- wonderfulExtremely good, inspiring delight
- excellentOf superior quality
- fineAcceptable in quality
fantastic · terrific · splendid · superb · neat · cool · brilliant · awesome
Extremely good, inspiring delight
- greatLarge or excellent
- fantasticRemarkably good or unreal
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- splendidImpressively beautiful or fine
terrific · marvelous · brilliant · fabulous · outstanding · first-rate · top-notch · fine
Socially appropriate
- decentAcceptably good
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- upstandingMorally upright, honest
- reputableHaving a good name
seemly · appropriate · becoming · fitting · suitable · correct · presentable · acceptable
Indirectly expressing resentment
- sarcasticMockingly insincere in tone
- backhandedDeceptively unkind praise
- fakeNot the real thing
- superficialLacking depth or substance
bland · toothless · inoffensive · wishy-washy
agreeable
Pleasantly cooperative
- enjoyableProviding pleasure or fun
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- lovelyAttractive and pleasing
pleasing · satisfying · comfortable · cozy · relaxing · soothing · cheerful · charming · inviting · warm
compassionate
Showing concern for sufferers
- considerateMindful of others' needs
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- caringShowing kind concern
gentle · benevolent · gracious · tenderhearted · big-hearted · good-hearted · warmhearted · merciful · lenient · understanding
exact
Perfectly correct, no deviation
careful · meticulous · particular · discriminating · fastidious · scrupulous · exacting · refined · nuanced · detailed
courteous
Showing respectful consideration
- well-manneredPolite and respectful
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- civilMinimally polite
proper · decorous · tactful · diplomatic · refined · genteel · ladylike · gentlemanly · deferential · mannerly
warmhearted
Affectionate and sympathetic
congenial · sociable · companionable · approachable · good-natured · amiable · likable · personable · easygoing · welcoming
pretty
Pleasing in appearance
- beautifulExtremely pleasing aesthetically
- lovelyAttractive and pleasing
- handsomeAttractive in appearance
good-looking · elegant · stylish · charming · appealing · fetching · comely · graceful · refined · tasteful
great
Large or excellent
fine · fantastic · terrific · splendid · superb · neat · cool · brilliant · awesome · fabulous
wonderful
Extremely good, inspiring delight
splendid · terrific · marvelous · brilliant · fabulous · outstanding · first-rate · top-notch · fine · admirable
proper
Socially appropriate
- decentAcceptably good
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- upstandingMorally upright, honest
reputable · seemly · appropriate · becoming · fitting · suitable · correct · presentable · acceptable · genteel
passive-aggressive
Indirectly expressing resentment
- sarcasticMockingly insincere in tone
- backhandedDeceptively unkind praise
- fakeNot the real thing
superficial · bland · toothless · inoffensive · wishy-washy
- have a nice dayFormulaic well-wishing farewell
- nice to meet youPolite introduction phrase
- nice tryIronic concession to failure
- nice jobVerbal approval of effort
- nice weatherAgreeable atmospheric conditions
- nice guyPleasant, considerate person
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