American English

How to pronounce nicest

adjectiveA1Very common word
NAIsihst

/ˈnaɪ.sɪst̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Form of nice

The most pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive.

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Meanings & examples

superlative adjective

The most pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive.

This is the nicest park in town.

The nicest part of the trip was the beach.

superlative adjective

The kindest and most friendly toward other people.

She is the nicest person in our office.

That was the nicest thing you could do.

superlative adjective

The best or most successful; often used to show strong approval.

This is the nicest idea anyone has suggested.

He gave the nicest performance of the night.

Useful expressions

nice to meet you

a polite way to say that you are pleased to meet someone

Nice to meet you, Maria.

nice to see you

a polite way to say that you are pleased to see someone again

Nice to see you again!

Related words & forms

Drop the final e before -er and -est: nicer, nicest.