Another Word for Nice: 18 Synonyms with Examples
“Nice” is pleasant but vague. A more precise word says what is good about someone or something.
As an adjective: pleasant or enjoyable
- pleasant
- lovely
- enjoyable
- delightful
- agreeable
- good
- charming
As an adjective: kind or friendly
- kind
- friendly
- pleasant
- likeable
- considerate
- thoughtful
- warm
As an adjective: fine or subtle
- subtle
- fine
- precise
- delicate
- careful
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- pleasant
- Mildly enjoyable; a little more formal than nice.
- delightful
- Very pleasant and charming.
- kind
- About actions and character, not just manner.
- thoughtful
- Considers other people's needs.
- subtle
- For the older sense of nice: a nice distinction is a subtle one.
Example sentences
- pleasant: We had a pleasant evening by the river.
- delightful: The hotel has a delightful garden.
- kind: It was kind of you to bring flowers.
- thoughtful: What a thoughtful present.
- subtle: There is a subtle difference between the two words.
Opposite of nice
- nasty
- unpleasant
- unkind
- horrible
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “nice”. Check the meaning before you use one.
adjective: decent, skillful, dainty, prissy, squeamish
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “nice”?
The most useful alternatives are “pleasant”, “lovely”, “enjoyable”, “delightful”, “agreeable”. For the main sense (pleasant or enjoyable), “pleasant” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “pleasant” and “delightful”?
pleasant: Mildly enjoyable; a little more formal than nice. delightful: Very pleasant and charming.
What is the opposite of “nice”?
Common antonyms are “nasty”, “unpleasant”, “unkind”, “horrible”.