"nice and" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈnaɪsənd/
Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} nice and (not comparable)
  1. (degree) Pleasingly, adequately. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: good and, lovely and, hendiadys

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