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More than nice. Brilliant.
It’s more than nice, actually.
Well, I think it will be more than nice.
He’s being way more than nice.
After all, to manage a new need more than nice to know and understand the present.
Ведь чтобы управлять по-новому нужно более, чем хорошо знать и разбираться в существующем.
He is more than nice to me.
His photos are far more than nice captures.
Real European integration requires much more than nice words and reforms that never leave the paper.
Настоящая европейская интеграция требует больше чем красивые слова и реформы, остаются на бумаге.
Sharon said: It’s more than nice.
221B is a good deal more than nice, Watson.
Without looking at him, Andrew replied «Yes, for me it’s more than nice Dad».
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For the poverty-stricken who live on $1 per day, talk of technology, economic growth, opportunity and prosperity is no more than nice-sounding words.
Для тех, кто томится в тисках нищеты и вынужден жить на 1 доллар в день, разговоры о технологиях, экономическом росте, возможностях и процветании — не более чем благозвучные слова.
Looks like our Santa was a little more naughty than nice.
Bad boys seem so much more interesting than nice guys.
The Mazda3 is more than a nice small car.
The island is however much more than a nice image.
For most Russians, victory at Olympics is more important than nice show
Большинству россиян победа сборной на Олимпиаде важнее красочности соревнований
That there’s more to life than nice schedules and a big, fat paycheck.
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I think it depends on the context. In those examples, there’s not much to go on. I agree that it’s not very clear which is supposed to be better.
I personally would think that IF one weighs more than the other (which I don’t think there’s a clear cut answer for), «nice» would generally be on top slightly.
Example of nice sounding «better» than good:
- That’s a nice car.
- That’s a good car.
«Nice» gives me the impression that the car is exceptional, while «good» gives the impression that the car is simply solid or reliable, or maybe just acceptable.
However, sometimes nice means «quaint» while good means «excellent».
- That was a good movie.
- That was a nice movie.
To me, «good» now has more weight — it’s almost the exact opposite. «Good» means the movie was very enjoyable (would watch again), while «nice» means it was only fairly enjoyable (might not watch again).
This is of course just my personal interpretation.
Conclusion: Good question. Of course, the meaning is quite different when we talk about people (Good may mean «does good deeds», while nice may mean «pleasant»). You can be evil and nice at the same time. However, I think in the context you put it the meaning is quite ambiguous. «Good Answer» and «Great Answer» would be much clearer.
It’s hard to think of a more overused, vanilla word than nice. Not that there’s anything wrong with vanilla, especially if sprinkles are involved! But when there’s a whole world of other choices, it’s good to have some options in your vocabulary—some may even be twice as nice.
Also, it’s worth considering that when we describe someone or something as nice, that’s not exactly what we mean. We may be hedging around our real feelings or mean something else entirely.
The not-so-nice origins of the word
An adjective, nice is defined as “pleasing; agreeable; delightful.” All of which are great synonyms for the word. The funny thing is that the word’s origins aren’t all that nice at all.
Nice, it turns out, began as a negative term derived from the Latin nescius, meaning “unaware, ignorant.” This sense of “ignorant” was carried over into English when the word was first borrowed (via French) in the early 1300s. And for almost a century, nice was used to characterize a “stupid, ignorant, or foolish” person.
However, by the 1400s, a new, more neutral sense of nice was emerging. Nice began to refer to “a person who was finely dressed, someone who was scrupulous, or something that was precise or fussy.”
By the late 1500s, nice was further softening, describing something as “refined, culture,” especially used of polite society. And from there, nice evolved into our go-to, catch-all term for anything, well, nice.
Let’s turn our attention back to synonyms: what other choices do you have that may be nicer than nice? Let’s take a look.
kind
Instead of teaching our kids to be nice, what we really want to teach them is to be kind. Kind is different than nice because it involves empathy and caring about others. It’s not just about being polite, but it’s having “a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person.”
This is an old word, with first evidence of it appearing before the year 900. It stems from the Old English word gecynde, meaning “natural, genial.”
polite
Being polite is about following etiquette rules (saying “please,” “thank you,” and “yes, ma’am”) and not being rude. And while you may come off as nice, being polite isn’t always an indicator of someone’s actual nature. Take Eddie Haskell from the ’50s sitcom Leave It to Beaver. He was as polite and nice as could be on the surface, but a troublemaker when no one was looking. Or if that’s way before your time, and you’re thinking “Eddie, who?!,” think about it this way: you may force yourself to be polite to your annoying, brown-nosing coworker when you really feel like stomping on their toes. (Not nice!)
The word is found around 1400–50 and is derived from the Latin word pol?re, meaning “to polish.”
mundane
Sometimes when we’re trying to be polite, we describe someone or something as “nice” to avoid saying something is not blowing our socks off or it’s mundane. We can’t think of anything nice to say, so we say … “nice.”
Mundane is defined as “common; ordinary; banal; unimaginative.” So, while you probably don’t want to tell Grandma Gertie you find the gift she gave you “mundane,” if someone’s asking you for a recommendation about a restaurant you recently visited, this word will give them a better idea of what they might expect than “nice.”
Mundane is first recorded around 1425–75 and stems from the Latin word mundus (“world“).
nondescript
Often when we say something or someone is “nice,” a better word might be nondescript, which means “of no recognized, definite, or particular type or kind.” It means we’re not sure how to categorize them, that there’s nothing that really stands out about that person or thing. Being nondescript is a good thing if you’re a private eye, but probably not so much if the word is being used to describe a piece of art or person you just met.
Nondescript is ultimately derived from the Latin word d?scr?bere. It is found in English around 1675–85.
friendly
If you’re in a new or uncomfortable situation, it’s always nice to see a friendly face. Someone who is friendly does more than just make polite conversation; they act like they want to be your friend. A friend is defined as “a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.”
Friendly is first recorded before the year 900, making it one of our oldest words. It comes from the Old English word fr?ondl?c. (Fr?ond meant “friend, lover, relative” back then.) Fun fact: the words friend and fiend are just one letter apart, but what a difference one letter makes when it comes to who you want by your side!
copacetic
If you want to get a little fancier, you can throw out the word copacetic. It’s a slang term that means “fine; completely satisfactory; OK.” When you hear chaos coming from upstairs where your teen is gathered with their friends, they may reassure you that everything is “copacetic.” Whether it is or not is up to you to determine.
It’s a relatively new word with first evidence of it dating back to around 1915–20. It’s an Americanism, but beyond that, its origin is unknown.
boring
This is why being a “nice guy” is often the kiss of death. When we describe someone as “nice”—especially if there’s a long pause before—what we probably mean is boring. It is first recorded in 1835–45 and stems from the word bore, which when used as a noun is defined as “a dull, tiresome, or uncongenial person.”
prosaic
If you don’t want to be quite as blunt as boring, you could choose to use the word prosaic to describe something without much of a wow factor. Its definition is similar (“commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative”), but it has more of a formal flair. For example, if you’re discussing an opera you just saw that was a bit of a snooze-fest, you might say it was “prosaic” rather than “nice.”
lovely
Hearing someone say that they had a lovely time at your dinner party feels much more genuine than hearing that they had a nice time. And there’s sure to be a little more pep in your step if someone tells you that you look ”lovely” instead of just “nice.” It packs more of an emotional punch and feels more intimate.
First evidence of this word goes back to before the year 900. It stems from the Old English word lufl?c, which means “amiable.”
memorable
Your trip to the Grand Canyon, that date that went just right, or a special afternoon with your grandma—all these things may be nice, but memorable might be a better word to describe them. Of course, memorable isn’t always a positive thing (you’ll likely never forget the time you got food poisoning from that hole-in-the-wall restaurant), but it’s more specific than nice.
Memorable is recorded in English around 1400–1450. It is derived from the Latin word memor?re (“to bring to mind”).
No need to nix nice all the time
Sometimes, nice will suffice just fine. It’s a perfectly fine word (don’t get us started on fine!), and we’ll take nice over mean any day. But there are also a whole lot of other wonderful words out there to spice up your vocabulary and more accurately convey your emotions. Now, isn’t that nice (great/helpful/awesome/exciting/enlightening)?
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#1
Hello. This is my first question here in this forum.
In another website someone wrote this:
«I feel the style of <phrases> is slightly more nice and business like.»
and I thought it should be more like this:
«I feel the style of <phrases> is slightly nicer and more businesslike.»
and I corrected them, but then they corrected me and re-wrote it this way:
«I feel the style of <phrases> is slightly more nice and businesslike.»
adding a comment: «Please don’t change the expression chosen particularry* by the original writer.»
(*it should be a typo for particularly)
So my question: When is «more nice» preferred over «nicer» (except when you say things like «He is more nice than wise.»)? What’s the difference in meaning and usage between them? What nuance does «more nice» carry in that particular context, compared with «nicer»?
Thank you very much.
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Your version is the better one by far. I suspect here there was some particular reason why the author’s words could only be lightly copy-edited, not rephrased?
There is a common construction using «nice and», for example in: «Here, wrap this blanket round you, it’ll keep you nice and warm.» Or «Add some more chilli, it’ll make the stew nice and spicy.»
So theoretically the sentence could have meant «more nice-and-businesslike». But I doubt it! In general, «more nice» is simply wrong.
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Both grammatically correct, but «nicer» is by far the more common idiom.
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Your version is definitely smoother and better.
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#5
«More nice and businesslike» isn’t exactly the same as «»nicer and more businesslike».
If the writer of the original wanted to say that the phrases are «nice and businesslike», he meant that they are suitably businesslike.
«Slightly more nice and businesslike» doesn’t work, in my opinion, since one tends to interpret «more nice» as «nicer», and break up the «nice and businesslike» phrase, as you did.
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Yes, velisarius, I stand corrected! I had forgotten about the word slightly, which makes all the difference.
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some particular reason why the author’s words could only be lightly copy-edited, not rephrased
‘Imagining he knows better’ comes to mind
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Well, however we choose to speak in our current vernacular, the correct wording is «nicer»—nice, nicer, nicest. Some words use «more» in front to designate greater amounts, but there are standard rules for that, also. I think part of the issue is we are trying so hard to get the major rules across to students, we forget to teach the less obvious ones. This falls in that category, like not teaching students that «less» is only for singular, and «fewer» is used for plurals.
Sometimes a single word just doesn’t capture the feelings associated with something. When you come across an item or situation that inspires pleasant feelings, you may be searching for other words to describe it better.
Instead of reaching for minor descriptors such as “nice” or “beautiful,” try using some of these more sophisticated and evocative alternatives – synonyms to give your writing more power and make vivid pictures in readers’ heads! Read on to discover several useful options: other words for nice looking and synonyms for “nice” that can help elevate your communication beyond ordinary language.
Synonyms For Nice Looking
1- Handsome
2- Attractive
3- Beautiful
4- Cute
5- Lovely
6- Gorgeous
7- Pretty
8- Charming
9- Good
10- Stunning
11- Elegant
12- Sexy
13- Comely
14- Delightful
15- Ravishing
16- Likely
17- Beauteous
18- Aesthetic
19- Perfect
20- Fetching
Other Words For Nice Looking
1- Hot
2- Knockout
3- Glorious
4- Seemly
5- Fascinating
6- Flawless
7- Goodly
8- Taking
9- Magnificent
10- Fair
11- Sightly
12- Pleasant
13- Well-favored
14- Desirable
15- Superb
16- Appealing
17- Drop-dead
18- Alluring
19- Exquisite
20- Glamorous
21- Lovesome
22- Prepossessing
23- Engaging
24- Cunning
25- Splendid
26- Aesthetical
27- Esthetic
28- Statuesque
29- Esthetical
30- Seductive
31- Delicate
32- Radiant
33- Presentable
34- Bonnie
35- Resplendent
36- Sublime
37- Dainty
38- Glossy
39- Hunky
40- Glamourous
41- Foxy
42- Snazzy
43- Flashy
44- Showy
45- Slick
46- Luscious
47- Nubile
48- Striking
49- Photogenic
50- Toothsome
51- Flamboyant
52- Dishy
53- Studly
54- Arresting
55- Junoesque
56- Pulchritudinous
57- Eye-catching
58- Splashy
59- Prettyish
60- Telegenic
61- Dollish
62- Chocolate-box
63- Zingy
64- Showstopping
65- Delightful
66- Long
67- Nicer
68- Cushy
69- Nice little
70- Mild
71- Fashionable
72- Good-looking
73- Wonderful
74- Couth
75- Topping
76- Sexy
77- Kissable
78- Nice-looking
79- Gentle
80- Prettier
81- Fresh
82- Alright
83- Cutest
84- Amiable
85- Wally
86- Kindly
87- Amicable
88- Glad
89- Rigorous
90- Cleanly
91- Many
92- Sexy
93- Pleasanter
94- Charming
95- Good-humored
96- Superb
97- Mannerly
98- Mellifluous
99- Obliging
100- Dashing
101- Sweet
102- Favorable
103- Good-hearted
104- Minute
105- Blissful
106- Real
107- Beauteous
108- Neat
109- Incredible
110- Spectacular
111- Boon
112- Funnier
113- Just
114- Bright
115- Conscientious
116- Redolent
117- Best
118- Fantastic
119- Pleasant
120- Good-tempered
121- Straitlaced
122- Splendid
123- Thrilled
124- Deft
125- Good
126- Cuddly
127- Careful
128- Prettiest
129- Exact
130- Perfect
131- Stunning
132- Small
133- Polite
134- Cheery
135- Respectable
136- Wealthy
137- Ladylike
138- Yummy
139- Beaut
140- Rewarding
141- Next
142- Methodical
143- Magnificent
144- Enjoyable
145- Congenial
146- Rough
147- Tactful
148- Snazzy
149- Okay
150- Happy
151- Hot
152- Sweet-tempered
153- Friendly
154- Winsome
155- Cloudless
156- Sympathizing
157- Sugarcoated
158- Marvelous
159- Smooth
160- Boa
161- Divine
162- Luscious
163- Pretty
164- Cuddlesome
165- Diverting
166- Ambrosial
167- Lovable
168- Dear
169- Pleasurable
170- Delighted
171- Close
172- Jocund
173- Amazing
174- Handsom
175- To one’s liking
176- Engaging
177- Funny
178- Fly
179- Bonnie
180- Painstaking
181- Mathematical
182- Warm-hearted
183- Very good
184- Elegant
185- Appealing
186- Excellent
187- Considerate
188- Brilliant
189- Simpatico
190- Downy
191- Well-mannered
192- Personable
193- Awesome
194- Cooler
195- Mellow
196- Warm
197- Bonny
198- Beautiful
199- Clear
200- Sage
201- Understanding
202- Ultra-fine
203- Clean
204- Detailed
205- Posh
206- Genial
207- Seemly
208- Bonny
209- Smart
210- Amusing
211- Comfortable
212- Sweetheart
213- Happier
214- Praiseworthy
215- Virtuous
216- Helpful
217- Better
218- Enchanter
219- Good-natured
220- Strict
221- Sure
222- Canny
223- Lovely
224- Scrupulous
225- Opposite
226- Interesting
227- Ingratiating
228- Rose colored
229- Delightsome
230- Good as gold
231- Baby
232- Goodly
233- Terrific
234- Cultivated
235- Straight
236- Genteel
237- Good looking
238- Worthy
239- Gratifying
240- Bonne
241- Prissy
242- Mincing
243- Endearing
244- Sweeter
245- Affable
246- Appropriate
247- Decent
248- Excited
249- Honest
250- Attractive
251- Meticulous
252- Delicate
253- Darling
254- Selective
255- Nice as pie
256- Pleasing
257- Aright
258- Prettily
259- Sympathetic
260- Glorious
261- Accurate
262- Gentlemanly
263- Sharp
264- Fragrant
265- Enjoyable
266- Finest
267- Merry
268- Copasetic
269- Entertaining
270- Pleased
271- Delicious
272- Tasty
273- All heart
274- Fabulous
275- Laudable
276- Content
277- Well-bred
278- Overnice
279- Quaint
280- Well-dressed
281- Discriminate
282- Great
283- Rich
284- Enchanting
285- Skillful
286- Worthwhile
287- Sleek
288- Sunny
289- Classy
290- Fine
291- Cheerful
292- Entrancing
293- Looker
294- Belle
295- Easy
296- Exact
297- Compassionate
298- Refined
299- Positive
300- Goody-goody
301- Bon
302- Precise
303- Balmy
304- Nice synonyms
305- Tidy
306- Acceptable
307- Comely
308- Weal
309- Nicest
310- Genuine
311- Successful
312- Exquisite
313- Outstanding
314- Sweet-natured
315- Correct
316- Cute
317- Kind
318- Rigid
319- Congenial
320- Swell
321- Silky
322- Winning
323- Effective
324- Satisfying
325- Coolest
326- Prepossessing
327- Mooi
328- Welcome
329- Well-pleasing
330- Right
331- Fair
332- Fussy
333- Nutty
334- Gratifying
335- Heartwarming
336- Little
337- Sound
338- Brought up
339- Gorgeous
340- Educated
341- Lucky
342- Wise
343- Grateful
344- Fastidious
345- Plummy
346- Dainty
347- Dreamy
348- Lekker
349- Sweetest
350- Benignant
351- Soft
352- Fancy
353- Fine and dandy
354- Gentlest
355- Sweet tempered
356- Agreeable
357- Proper
358- Thorough
359- Well
360- Kind-hearted
361- All right
362- Couthy
363- Stylish
364- Marvelous
365- Precious
366- Quite
367- Cool
368- Subtle
369- Chic
370- Likable
Other Words Nice Looking With Example Sentences
1- Junoesque: The supermodel had a Junoesque figure that was admired by many.
2- Sexy: The lingerie had a sexy and alluring design.
3- Wally: The comedian was known for his wally and humorous personality.
4- Nice-looking: The car was a nice-looking and stylish model.
5- Glad: He was glad and relieved to hear the good news.
6- Pulchritudinous: The actress had a pulchritudinous face that was breathtaking.
7- Cutest: The puppy was the cutest and most adorable thing ever.
8- Seemly: Her outfit was very seemly for the occasion.
9- Cleanly: The kitchen was kept very cleanly and organized.
10- Glossy: The car had a glossy finish that shone in the sunlight.
11- Eye-catching: The billboard had an eye-catching design that stood out.
12- Nice little: The café had a nice little patio area for customers to sit outside.
13- Dainty: The tea set had dainty floral patterns that were very elegant.
14- Prettier: Her makeup made her look even prettier than usual.
15- Radiant: The bride was radiant on her wedding day.
16- Many: The grocery store had many different types of fruits and vegetables.
17- Kissable: The baby’s chubby cheeks were very kissable and cute.
18- Magnificent: The castle was a magnificent piece of architecture.
19- Splashy: The advertising campaign was very splashy and attention-grabbing.
20- Drop-dead: She was a drop-dead gorgeous woman.
21- Superb: The chef’s cooking was superb and flavorful.
22- Goodly: He had a goodly amount of wealth to live comfortably.
23- Kindly: The teacher spoke kindly to the students and was very patient.
24- Engaging: The speaker was very engaging and kept the audience interested.
25- Seductive: Her perfume had a seductive aroma that caught everyone’s attention.
26- Well-favored: The actor was well-favored by many fans.
27- Luscious: The fruit was ripe and luscious, bursting with flavor.
28- Fresh: The produce at the farmers’ market was very fresh and flavorful.
29- Zingy: The salsa had a zingy and spicy taste that was very flavorful.
30- Striking: The abstract painting had a striking
31- Hot: She looked hot in that red dress.
32- Delightful: The park was a delightful place to spend a sunny afternoon.
33- Fair: The fair weather made for a perfect day at the park.
34- Dishy: The actor was known for his dishy looks and charming personality.
35- Photogenic: The landscape was very photogenic and picturesque.
36- Aesthetical: The art museum showcased many aesthetical pieces.
37- Alluring: The music had an alluring quality that drew in the crowd.
38- Presentable: His business attire made him look presentable for the meeting.
39- Studly: The athlete had a studly and muscular physique.
40- Desirable: The beach house was a very desirable property.
41- Mild: The weather was mild and pleasant, not too hot or cold.
42- Sublime: The orchestra’s performance was a sublime experience.
43- Fashionable: The new clothing line was very fashionable and trendy.
44- Knockout: The new model was a knockout in the fashion show.
45- Glorious: The sunset was a glorious sight to behold.
46- Gentle: The horse had a gentle and calm disposition.
47- Flashy: The performer’s flashy costume was a showstopper.
48- Lovesome: The puppy’s lovable and cute nature won over everyone’s hearts.
49- Statuesque: The model was very statuesque and had a commanding presence.
50- Flamboyant: The dancer’s costume was flamboyant and colorful.
51- Flawless: Her makeup was flawless for her wedding day.
52- Dollish: The little girl’s dress was very dollish and cute.
53- Cunning: The fox was a cunning and intelligent animal.
54- Appealing: The new product had an appealing design and features.
55- Prettyish: The flowers in the garden had a prettyish color scheme.
56- Pleasant: The gentle breeze made for a pleasant walk outside.
57- Couth: The new employee had a couth and polite demeanor.
58- Fascinating: The documentary was fascinating to watch.
59- Showy: The peacock’s feathers were very showy and colorful.
60- Good-looking: The actor was very good-looking and had many admirers.
61- Bonnie: The Scottish countryside was filled with bonnie landscapes.
62- Long: Her hair was long and flowing, cascading down her back.
63- Exquisite: The jewelry was an exquisite work of art.
64- Amicable: The couple had an amicable and friendly divorce.
65- Slick: The salesman had a slick and persuasive way of talking.
66- Hunky: The fitness model had a hunky physique that many admired.
67- Rigorous: The training program was very rigorous and demanding.
68- Cushy: The job had a cushy and comfortable work environment.
69- Chocolate-box: The small town had a chocolate-box charm that was very quaint.
70- Amiable: The neighbor was very amiable and friendly.
71- Nubile: The young woman had a nubile and attractive figure.
72- Esthetic: The architecture of the building had an esthetic appeal.
73- Resplendent: The ballroom was resplendent with golden decorations.
74- Taking: Her smile was taking and lit up the room.
75- Snazzy: His new watch was very snazzy and stylish.
76- Foxy: The actress played a foxy and seductive character in the movie.
77- Toothsome: The dessert was toothsome and delicious.
78- Nicer: The second dress was even nicer than the first one.
79- Prepossessing: Her prepossessing smile made everyone feel at ease.
80- Showstopping: The Broadway performance had many showstopping moments.
81- Arresting: The headline was very arresting and caught people’s attention.
82- Splendid: The fireworks show was a splendid display of colors and lights.
83- Topping: The pizza had a topping of melted cheese and pepperoni.
84- Delicate: The fragile vase required delicate handling.
85- Alright: The movie was alright, not great but not terrible.
86- Wonderful: The vacation was a wonderful and memorable experience.
87- Glamorous: The Hollywood actress was known for her glamorous lifestyle.
88- Sightly: The sightly garden was a peaceful place to relax.
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