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niceish

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Somewhat or rather nice.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • 1892: George du Maurier cartoon Our Art Critic (patronisingly). "HA—HUM! WELL, YOUR COLOUR IS FAIRLY DECENT, AND YOU HAVE A NICEISH FEELING FOR LIGHT AND SHADE, AND CHIAROSCURIO. BUT WHERE YOU ALWAYS FAIL TO PLEASE, SOMEHOW, IS IN YOUR EXECUTION!"

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From nice + -ish.