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nice and en · ADV

Pronunciation

  • /ˈnaɪsənd/

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable, qualifier:degree) Pleasingly; adequately; thoroughly.
    • The pie came out of the oven nice and hot.
    • so be sure to lace their boots up nice and tight for maximum ankle support. 1997 March, Jonathan Dorn, “Boots for little feet”, in Backpacker, volume 25, number 2, page 212:
    • Everything they're doing is nice and legal, thanks to the tireless work of their lobbyists. [sarcastic tone of approval]
    • Keep those bass notes nice and steady, and you'll be in good shape. 1996, Arlen Roth, Hot guitar:

Coordinates

all too · good and

Relateds

lovely and · hendiadys