noun

niceness

NYS-nihs

Niceness (noun) means the quality of being pleasant, kind, or agreeable. Example: “Her niceness made her popular with everyone in the office.”

noun

The quality of being pleasant, kind, or agreeable.

"Her niceness made her popular with everyone in the office."

How to use niceness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state of being nice — pleasantness or kindness.

nicenesses plural

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Her _____ made her popular with everyone in the office.

From nice plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.

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What does “niceness” mean?

The word “niceness” means the quality of being pleasant, kind, or agreeable. In plain terms, the state of being nice — pleasantness or kindness.

How do you pronounce “niceness”?

“Niceness” is pronounced NYS-nihs (/ˈnaɪsnɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “niceness” in a sentence?

Here is “niceness” used in a sentence: “Her niceness made her popular with everyone in the office.”

What part of speech is “niceness”?

“Niceness” is a noun.

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