nice and

phrase

: very
—used to emphasize a good or enjoyable quality
The soup is nice and hot.
Make sure your room's nice and clean.
The library is always nice and quiet.

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The vocals from both Lamar and Rihanna cut through the mix nicely, and the percussion was nice and detailed. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 Bake for about 30 minutes, until the phyllo is nice and golden. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 This knit pair is nice and breathable for transitional weather, laidback but still sleek, and over half-off during the sale. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Oct. 2026 It’s always perfectly cooked every single time — just nice and juicy and delicious. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nice and

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nice and
nice and easy
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“Nice and.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nice%20and. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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