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nice

adjective (PLEASANT)
 
 
/naɪs/

Definition

A1 pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory: Did you have a nice holiday? Have a nice day/time! This milk doesn't smell very nice. Thanks for ringing - it's been nice talking to you. Wasn't it nice of them to invite us?Causing pleasure nice and... B1 informal pleasantly: This orange is nice and juicy.Causing pleasure
(Definition of nice adjective (PLEASANT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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