How to Use nice and in a Sentence

nice and

idiom
  • The dough is so, so, fluffy, and the glaze is nice and sweet.
    Haley Laurence | Hlaurence@al.com, al, 20 July 2023
  • The tacos, while nice and crispy, were a little fishy for me.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
  • The tacos, while nice and crispy, were a little fishy for me.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
  • The batter is nice and moist thanks to adding yogurt to the mix.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The salt helps crisp up the outside while the inside gets all nice and melty.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The colors are nice and punchy, plus the LED backlight is nice and even.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
  • The spring rolls are great—nice and crunchy with veggies and soft from the rice paper.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
  • My space started to feel nice and toasty in about 20 to 30 minutes.
    Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The fabric is nice and soft, and the flat seams help prevent chafing.
    Karthika Gupta, Parents, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The rice that was yielded was nice and fluffy but very slightly mushy.
    Good Housekeeping, 5 June 2023
  • The cord was nice and long at 25 feet, which came in handy while cleaning a driveway.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Grip the dumbbell nice and tight—the heavier the weight the more your forearms will be challenged.
    Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 11 May 2023
  • After each use, my teeth and gums felt clean, while my breath was nice and fresh.
    Emily Algar, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The cable knit fleece is nice and soft and will keep them cozy all winter long.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.
    Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
  • The pasta is borderline too al dente but the pesto is nice and rich.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Low temperatures get nice and chilly in the low to mid-40s.
    A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Michelle Johnson Love these so easy and taste great nice and crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The crown is also topped with a single gorgeous gem that is nice and easy to turn.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Dip your hips down a few inches, and then bring them back up nice and controlled.
    Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Dip your hips down a few inches, and then bring them back up nice and controlled.
    Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Ice Fill up those ice cube trays, or better yet, buy a bag of ice cubes to keep drinks nice and cold.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Try not to arch your back, instead, work on keeping your ribcage nice and tight.
    Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 25 July 2023
  • Most of the curtains on this list use grommets, which are easy to put up and tend to make the pleats of the curtain look nice and even.
    Heidi Wachter, Treehugger, 14 July 2023
  • What's cool is the shoe upper is made from braided cord that doesn't rub and keeps your feet nice and cool.
    Mike Richard, menshealth.com, 11 May 2023
  • What's cool is the shoe upper is made from braided cord that doesn't rub and keeps your feet nice and cool.
    Mike Richard, menshealth.com, 11 May 2023
  • And that tweet invoked some very strong opinions from fans, some nice and some not so nice.
    The Indianapolis Star, 1 June 2023
  • Storage pockets and a loop to hang a lantern make this outdoor home nice and cozy too.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
  • My strategy was, be nice and honest, but don't bring up the Greek thing.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 27 June 2023
  • The fabric finish is very nice and the kickstand is stable.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 12 July 2023

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'nice and.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: