niceness

noun

Definition of nicenessnext
as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others his unfailing niceness makes him a great student to have in class

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Recent Examples of niceness And that niceness that Almodóvar identified might take Guitarricadelafuente a long way. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 But good fiction requires novelists to step beyond niceness and toward some richer mix of curiosity and compassion. — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Some might argue that the film’s niceness, its poignant vibe of celebration and gratitude, is a tellingly apt fit for the band’s music, which was sometimes as mocked for its Top 40-friendly, Britpop neatness as it was beloved by others. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 Discerning genuine niceness from manipulation lacks a foolproof method. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The shift is in how niceness is defined. — Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026 Others offered to pick her up a Friday fish fry – Midwest niceness at its finest. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 29 Mar. 2026 People generally respond positively to niceness. — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026 The show’s charm and niceness turned it into a huge Emmy winner for its first season. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niceness
sweetness
Noun
  • The sweet potato gives the dough heft and earthy sweetness—plus a beautiful hue.
    — Hali Bey Ramdene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Chocolate moelleux and tropical sorbet, both elevated with a flavoured crumble (cardamom and lime, respectively) finished off the meal with a satisfying hit of sweetness.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweetness

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“Niceness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niceness. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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