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Word

nicer

US/ˈnaɪsɝ/

UK/nˈaɪsɐ/

Definitions

01more pleasant or kind

A1

adj. more pleasant, kind, or enjoyable than something else.

adj. the comparative form of 'nice', indicating a greater degree of agreeable qualities or social kindness.

“The weather is much nicer today than it was yesterday.”

“The renovated office provides a significantly nicer environment for the staff, featuring better lighting and more ergonomic furniture.”

Pitfall

This room is more nicer than the other one.

This room is nicer than the other one.

Do not use 'more' with 'nicer'. 'Nicer' already means 'more nice'.

Synonyms

betterkindermore pleasant

Antonyms

worsemeaner

02in a better way

B1

adv. in a more pleasant or attractive way.

adv. the comparative form of the adverbial 'nice', used to describe an action performed in a more agreeable or skillful manner.

“If you dress a bit nicer, you might feel more confident at the party.”

“The garden would look much nicer if we spent a few hours pruning the overgrown hedges and planting seasonal flowers.”

Informal

Synonyms

bettermore attractively

Antonyms

Idioms

couldn't happen to a nicer — Sarcastically asserts that those in question thoroughly deserve their fate.

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