Synonyms for

Nicer

Verb / ˈnaɪsɜ: / Another word for nicer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

more pleasant or attractive

Synonyms & similar words

courteous skillful decent nasty overnice dainty prissy squeamish nice gracious better pleasanter

Synonyms by register

Formal

more agreeable more pleasant more amiable

Informal

sweeter kinder cooler more chill

Literary

gentler more benign

Antonyms

meaner nastier crueler harsher unkinder more unpleasant

Common collocations

  • nicer to people
  • nicer than expected
  • nicer weather
  • nicer place
  • nicer gesture
  • nicer person
  • nicer day

Word family

noun niceness
adverb nicely

Usage note

Nicer is the comparative form of nice. It is often used informally to describe pleasant qualities or behavior, but can sometimes be considered vague.

Example sentences

  1. She is much nicer than her sister.
  2. I hope he will be nicer to me next time.
  3. I always try to be nicer to people.
  4. The new restaurant is much nicer than the old one.
  5. I think this color is nicer than that one.

Quotes

  • The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.
  • My idea of a perfect world really can't be designed by one person or even by a million experts. It's going to be 7 billion pairs of hands, each following their own passions.
  • I can be a nicer guy when I'm happy.

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