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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That carryover heat will finish the cooking and keep it nice and juicy. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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