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In a pleasant or attractive manner
“It was painted nicely with cream-colored paint and the bedding was very comfortable.”
In a polite or friendly way or manner
“I had done a great deal of work for him and was treated by him very nicely and fairly.”
In a way that is satisfactory or adequate
“The trees, during the summer, have prepared nicely for next year's crop.”
In a manner that is appropriate to the circumstances
“You'll probably want to dress nicely for the lunch, in a style similar to your interview wardrobe or a notch below.”
In a neat or tidy way or manner
“Peter watched as the man weighed out the tea and wrapped it up nicely in paper.”
In an accurate or precise manner
“This, more or less, sums up the problem very nicely.”
Adverb for refined in behavior
“He was always welcome as a guest because of his nice etiquette.”
(of weather) Adverb for pleasant or agreeable
“We should take advantage of the nice weather today and go to the beach.”
Adverb for having a high standard of morality
“What's a nice, clean-cut boy like you doing in this crime-infested neighborhood?”
(of food) Adverb for pleasant to taste
“That cake you baked was really nice.”
(now rare) Adverb for fastidious and hard to please
“She is extremely nice about what she chooses to eat.”
(obsolete) Adverb 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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