What is another word for nice?

Common synonyms for nice include prissy, decent, nice, skillful, courteous.

What is the opposite of nice?

Antonyms of nice include mean, cruel, nasty, unpleasant, unkind.

Synonyms for

Nice

Adjective / naɪs / / ni:s / Another word for nice — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory

Synonyms & similar words

prissy decent nice skillful courteous nasty dainty overnice squeamish gracious pleasant agreeable satisfactory pleasing enjoyable good fine great lovely charming delightful attractive wonderful marvelous excellent superb amiable kind friendly helpful

Synonyms by register

Formal

agreeable pleasant satisfactory acceptable

Informal

great cool lovely sweet kind

Literary

amiable benevolent gracious

Antonyms

mean cruel nasty unpleasant unkind horrible awful

Common collocations

nice to meet you
nice weather
nice day
nice job
nice to see you
nice person
nice and warm
nice surprise

Word family

noun niceness

adverb nicely

Usage note

While 'nice' is a very common and versatile adjective, it is often considered vague and can lack impact in formal writing. Consider using more specific synonyms when precision is important.

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