Another word for nice
The best other words for nice are considerate, agreeable, respectable and attractive.
- Most formal
- considerate, affable, amiable
- Strongest
- delightful, great, charming
- Casual
- lovely, great, decent
- Instead of “very nice”
- great, lovely, excellent
Nice /naɪs/ (adjective): pleasant, agreeable, or kind in a way that is usually mild and socially positive. In simple words: pleasant and good; someone or something you like. Below are 24 rated synonyms across 4 senses, plus 26 more related words. Tap a chip for its nuance and an example.
27 synonyms shown
Pleasant person · adjective
kind and friendly
Pleasant experience · adjective
enjoyable or agreeable
Good or satisfactory · adjective
acceptable, adequate, or socially approved
Pleasantly attractive · adjective
good-looking or pleasing in appearance
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- kind — more directly compassionate; less vague
- friendly — warm and approachable; social rather than moral
- thoughtful — attentive and caring; often more deliberate
The dashed ring marks “nice” itself: neutral strength, neutral register.
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Nice is often too vague for strong writing, so choose a synonym that matches the exact kind of praise: kind for behavior, pleasant for experiences, and attractive for appearance. For a more formal tone, prefer words like amiable, affable, acceptable, or elegant; for a milder tone, fine or decent usually sound more natural than overly enthusiastic praise.
Antonyms of nice
- mean
- unpleasant
- rude
- cruel
- awful
- terrible
- disagreeable
- unsatisfactory
All synonyms at a glance
| Synonym | Strength | Formality | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| kind | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| friendly | 3/5 | neutral | business, casual |
| pleasant | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| considerate | 3/5 | formal | academic, business, casual |
| thoughtful | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| affable | 3/5 | formal | business, academic |
| amiable | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| enjoyable | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| delightful | 4/5 | neutral | creative, casual |
| lovely | 3/5 | casual | casual, creative |
| agreeable | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| fine | 2/5 | neutral | business, casual |
| great | 4/5 | casual | business, casual |
| good | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| decent | 2/5 | casual | business, casual |
| acceptable | 2/5 | formal | academic, business |
| adequate | 2/5 | formal | academic, business |
| respectable | 3/5 | formal | business, academic |
| serviceable | 2/5 | formal | academic, business |
| attractive | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| handsome | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| pretty | 2/5 | casual | casual, creative |
| charming | 4/5 | neutral | creative, casual, business |
| elegant | 4/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
Instead of “very nice”
One precise word usually beats an intensifier. See the full words instead of “very” list.
| Instead of | Try |
|---|---|
| very nice | great, lovely, excellent |
| really nice | great, pleasant, wonderful |
| pretty nice | good, decent, fairly good |
More words related to nice
Looser matches and phrases, unrated. Check the sense before you swap one in, or compare it with “nice”.
- likeable
- likable
- satisfying
- gratifying
- pleasing
- welcome
- well-liked
- polite
- courteous
- civil
- gracious
- genial
- good-natured
- warm
- kindly
- benign
- benignant
- okay
- all right
- decently good
- beautiful
- fetching
- winsome
- delicate
- refined
- tasteful
Questions about synonyms for nice
What is the most formal or academic alternative to nice?
It depends on the sense. For a polite person, amiable or affable is often more formal than nice; for an experience or result, agreeable or acceptable may fit better in formal prose.
What is a stronger word than nice?
For people, kind, thoughtful, or considerate is stronger because it names the specific positive quality. For experiences, delightful, great, or charming sounds more emphatic than nice.
What is a milder alternative to nice?
Fine, decent, or pleasant can sound softer and less enthusiastic than nice, especially in everyday conversation. They are useful when you want to approve without overpraising.
What is another word for nice?
Common alternatives include pleasant, kind, friendly, and enjoyable, depending on the meaning. For a person, kind or friendly may fit best; for an experience, pleasant or enjoyable is often better.
What can I say instead of very nice?
You can say great, lovely, excellent, or delightful if you want something stronger. If you want to sound more neutral, good, pleasant, or decent can work well.