nice
Translation
nice, pleasant, kind, good
Examples
She is a very nice person.
She is a very nice person.
Have a nice day!
Have a nice day!
That's a nice dress.
That's a nice dress.
Grammar Patterns
nice ((to sb.)) kind to (sb.) He was very nice to me.
It is nice ((of sb.)) ((to-inf)) kind of (sb.) to do (sth.) It was nice of you to help.
a nice ((noun)) a pleasant (noun) We had a nice dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pleasant, kind, agreeable; Antonyms: nasty, mean, unpleasant
Etymology
From Old French 'nice' (silly, foolish), from Latin 'nescius' (ignorant). The meaning has shifted significantly over time.
Memory Tips
Think of 'nice' as a general-purpose positive word. It can describe people, things, or situations. A nice cup of tea is always pleasant.