Nice has 13 different meanings across 4 categories:
Noun · Adjective · Intj · Proper Noun
a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera
"We spent our vacation in Nice, enjoying the sun and sea along the famous French Riviera."
niceness.
"The team's collective niceness made everyone feel welcome during the chaotic merger."
In plain English: A nice is a friendly person who is kind and pleasant to be around.
"He is always full of nice words for his neighbors."
Usage: Use "niceness" as a noun to refer to the quality of being kind or pleasant, though it is often replaced by more specific terms like kindness or politeness in modern speech. Avoid using "nice" itself as a standalone noun, as this is grammatically incorrect except in rare dialectal contexts.
To run a process with a specified (usually lower) priority.
"The system administrator decided to nice the backup script so it wouldn't slow down the database during peak hours."
In plain English: To be nice means to treat someone with kindness and good behavior.
"She tried to nice her way out of the punishment by promising to work harder next time."
Usage: Do not use the word "nice" as a verb to mean running a low-priority process; this is a technical term specific to Unix-like operating systems and has no place in everyday language. In common usage, "nice" is an adjective describing someone who is kind or pleasant.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
"what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty"
"nice manners"
"a nice dress"
"a nice face"
"a nice day"
"had a nice time at the party"
"the corn and tomatoes are nice today"
Pleasant, satisfactory.
"The weather turned out to be nice enough for a quick walk in the park."
In plain English: Nice means being kind, friendly, and pleasant to be around.
Usage: Use "nice" to describe something that is pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory, such as a nice day or a nice meal. Avoid using it to mean "foolish" or "stupid," which was an archaic meaning no longer common in modern speech.
Nicely.
"She didn't just say yes, but she agreed nicely to help us move on Saturday."
In plain English: Nice means doing something in a kind and friendly way.
"The little dog ran nicely down the street."
Usage: Do not use "nice" as an adverb; instead, use the word "nicely" to describe how an action is performed, such as speaking nicely or playing nicely. This correction ensures your writing follows standard English grammar rules regarding word forms.
Used to signify a job well done.
"The team gave him a round of applause and said, "Nice!" after he finished fixing the leaky roof in record time."
A coastal city, the capital of Alpes-Maritimes department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeast France.
"The doctor recommended following NICE guidelines to ensure the new treatment protocol meets national standards."
Initialism of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
The word "nice" comes from the Old French nise, which originally meant simple or foolish. It traveled into English via Middle English while retaining that sense of ignorance before its meaning shifted to describe something delicate or pleasant.