Definition

The most pleasant or agreeable person or thing.

Example

She is the nicest person I know, always helping others.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I met your friend yesterday, and she was the nicest person I've ever talked to.

Oh, I’m glad to hear that! She’s really sweet.

Yeah, I could tell she genuinely cares about others.

Absolutely, that’s why I love having her around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nicest → It is formed from "nice" (from Latin *nescius*, meaning ignorant or unaware) and the suffix "-est" (indicating the superlative degree). The word "nicest" means the most pleasant or agreeable, derived from the idea of being the most unaware of negativity or unpleasantness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nice' as being pleasant or agreeable, and remember that 'nicest' means the most pleasant.

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