nice and

idiom

: 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 jacket’s nice and short to show off the leg and the dancin’ feet. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Nate Bargatze’s big move at the 2025 Emmy Awards was designed to keep things nice and tight. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025 The couple looked nice and relaxed in this classic throwback Magic shared for their 30th anniversary. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025 Drive safely, have a great day, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nice and

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“Nice and.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nice%20and. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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