Nice

Pronunciation: /naɪs/

Definitions of nice

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'nice' describes something as pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive

Example Sentences

A1 She has a nice smile.

A2 The weather is nice today.

B1 He lives in a nice neighborhood.

B2 The hotel had a nice pool.

C1 The restaurant had a nice ambiance.

C2 The artwork in the museum was really nice.

Examples of nice in a Sentence

formal The hotel had a nice ambiance with elegant decor.

informal I met a really nice person at the party last night.

slang That new restaurant is so nice, you have to check it out.

figurative Her words were like a nice warm hug on a cold day.

Grammatical Forms of nice

• past tense: liked
• plural: nices
• comparative: nicer
• superlative: nicest
• present tense: is nice
• future tense: will be nice
• perfect tense: has been nice
• continuous tense: is being nice
• singular: nice
• positive degree: nice
• infinitive: to be nice
• gerund: being nice
• participle: nicely

Origin and Evolution of nice

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nice' originated from the Latin word 'nescius', meaning ignorant or unaware.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'nice' shifted from 'ignorant' to 'precise' or 'careful', and eventually to its modern meaning of 'pleasant' or 'agreeable'.