nicer

word · lemma: nice

/ˈnaɪsɝ/
NY-sur
/nˈaɪsɐ/
NY-suh

Definition

Comparative form of 'nice'. It means more pleasant, kind, friendly, attractive, or enjoyable than something else.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in everyday speech. Often used for people ('He’s nicer now'), things ('a nicer hotel'), weather, tone, or experiences. 'Nice' is broad and sometimes vague, so more specific words like 'kind', 'friendly', or 'better' may be clearer in formal writing.

Example Sentences

This chair is nicer than the old one.

basic

Try to be nicer to your brother.

basic

We stayed in a nicer hotel this time.

basic

He seemed nicer after we actually talked to him.

natural

Can we find somewhere nicer for dinner?

natural

A nicer tone would help a lot in this email.

natural