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More favorable or better-timed
“He was a nice man who was always willing to help those in need.”
Better than some other option
Comparative for pleasing or satisfying
“We had a really nice time during our holiday.”
Comparative for refined in behavior
“He was always welcome as a guest because of his nice etiquette.”
Comparative for done with care and precision
“The nice arrangement of flowers exhibited the florist's eye for detail.”
(of weather) Comparative for pleasant or agreeable
“We should take advantage of the nice weather today and go to the beach.”
Comparative for having a high standard of morality
“What's a nice, clean-cut boy like you doing in this crime-infested neighborhood?”
Comparative for pleasantly inviting
“We rented a nice little apartment to live in during our holiday.”
(of food) Comparative for pleasant to taste
“That cake you baked was really nice.”
(now rare) Comparative for fastidious and hard to please
“She is extremely nice about what she chooses to eat.”
(obsolete) Comparative for particular or strict with regards to rules
“The fraternity had a nice code of conduct that all members were required to adhere to.”
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