Definition

More pleasant or agreeable than something else.

Example

She is nicer than her brother.

Conversation

I think this park is so much nicer than the one we visited last week.

Absolutely! The trees here are beautiful and the flowers are in bloom.

Yeah, I love how peaceful it is here compared to the other place.

For sure! It's definitely more relaxing to hang out in such a nicer environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nicer → It is formed from 'nice' (from Old French *nice*, meaning foolish or ignorant, which evolved to mean pleasant or agreeable) and the comparative suffix '-er' (meaning more). The word 'nicer' means more pleasant or agreeable than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nice' meaning pleasant, and remember that 'nicer' means more pleasant than something else.

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