The adjective nice can describe a person or a thing.

The idea

Put nice before a noun or after be to express a pleasant quality.

Examples

  • Our neighbour is nice.
  • That is a nice coat.
  • We had a nice meal.
  • The park is nice today.
  • Your message was nice.
  • They found a nice café.

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Watch out

A nice person is pleasant, but the word does not specify exactly how they help.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the adjective. The guest is ___. (nice / nicely)

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    nice

    nice: The guest is friendly.

  2. Choose the adjective. This room is ___. (nice / nicely)

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    nice

    nice: The room is pleasant.

  3. Choose the adjective. They have a ___ garden. (nice / nicely)

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    nice

    nice: The adjective comes before the noun.

Use it today

Describe a pleasant place and a kind person.