Cooljugator Logo Get an English Tutor

nice

Need help with nice or English? Practice with an English tutor for personalized feedback. Find a tutor →
Wanna learn by yourself instead? Study with our courses! Get a full English course →

English word nice comes from Latin nescius

Practice these etymologies with an English tutor!

If you have questions about the etymology of nice or English in general, you can practice and get feedback from a professional tutor.

nescius (Latin)

Not knowing how, unable (with infinitive). Unaware, ignorant (of a fact).

niche (Old French)

nys (Middle English)

nice (English)

(dated) Very small and thus liable to not being noticed.. (now, rare) Particular in one's conduct; scrupulous, painstaking; choosy. [from 14th c.]. (obsolete) Doubtful, as to the outcome; risky. [16th-19th c.]. (obsolete) Particular as regards rules or qualities; strict. [16th-19th c.]. (obsolete) Silly, ignorant; foolish. [14th-17th c.]. Of a person: friendly, attractive. [from 18th c.]. [...]

Further details about this page

LOCATION