Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

awfully-nice

adjective

/ˈɔːfəli naɪs/

Definition

An expression used to describe something that is surprisingly positive or agreeable, often in a context that suggests an element of contradiction or unexpectedness.

Examples

Despite the gloomy weather, the picnic turned out to be awfully nice.
Her awfully nice compliment caught me off guard.
It was an awfully nice experience to meet my old friends again.

Meaning

The term ‘awfully-nice’ combines two contrasting adjectives: ‘awfully,’ which typically has a negative connotation, and ‘nice,’ which is positive. It often implies that something is pleasantly surprising, challenging the norm of expectation.