nifty

Cool and handy

Nifty means clever, stylish, or particularly good at what it does.

A nifty gadget solves a problem elegantly.

A nifty trick impresses with its ingenuity.

The word carries a casual, approving tone—something nifty is pleasing without being grand: That's a nifty little app.

stylish

snazzy

Attractively stylish, slang

  • sleekSmooth and elegant
  • sharpFine-edged, or astute
  • chicTasteful, current flair

swanky · spiffy · dapper · cool · hip · trendy · flashy · natty · smart · jazzy

appealing

neat

Orderly, or undiluted

  • coolCalm or fashionable
  • groovySixties slang for cool
  • keenSharp or enthusiastic

swell · dandy · peachy · boss · ace · crackerjack · jim-dandy · bang-up · primo · choice

clever

ingenious

Cleverly original in design

shrewd · witty · quick-witted · savvy · sharp · brilliant · canny · astute · creative · innovative

handy

useful

Serving a purpose

functional · versatile · efficient · compact · portable · user-friendly · streamlined · accessible · reliable · multifunctional

Categories
Opposites
cleverness/elegance

niftyclunky

Awkward and cumbersome

clumsy · awkward · inelegant · kludgy · unwieldy

quality/appeal

niftylousy

Of very poor quality

crummy · lame · mediocre · unremarkable · awful

Family

niftiest, niftily, niftier, niftiness

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G