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nice guy

idiom
Meaning

An inoffensive adult male who desires romantic companionship but who is too bland and uninspiring to be attractive.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is a nice guy, but I feel no spark.

CONTEXTUAL

She keeps going on dates with him because he is a nice guy, but she never wants to see him again.

COMPLEX

Despite his polite demeanor and constant availability, he remains the quintessential nice guy who fails to capture anyone's romantic interest.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    as the next guy

    To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical person or man.

  2. 02

    nice guys finish last

    People who are decent, friendly, and agreeable tend to be unsuccessful because they are outmaneuvered or overwhelmed by others who are not so decent, friendly, or agreeable.

  3. 03

    sugar and spice and everything nice

    Describing a person who is kind, friendly, pleasant, and generally good-natured.

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