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Stop Saying ‘Nice’ — 9 Sharper Alternatives

Whether you’re describing a polite person, talking about the lovely morning you had in the park, or reacting to a home run hit by your favorite baseball player, it’s appropriate to bust out the word “nice.” But at the same time, “nice” is such a common adjective that it often

fails to stand out or paint a full picture. Let’s look at 9 sharper alternatives to “nice” that are even, well, nicer. When talking about a polite individual, you could call them decorous — meaning “marked by propriety and good taste.” It’s a word that originated in the mid-17th century...

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