“Gneiss” or “Nice”—Which to use?

“Gneiss” or “Nice”

Overview

gneiss / nice are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

gneiss: (noun) a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite.

nice: (noun) a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera. (adjective) pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance; - George Meredith. (adjective) done with delicacy and skill.

Pronunciation

gneiss: n·AY·s

nice: n·AY·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “gneiss”

…now consists of a Fordham gneiss dam with a fish ladder.
…type, namely the local Lewisian gneiss.
The gneiss basement rocks project through the…
…of metamorphic rock such as gneiss, mica-schist and phyllite, with a…
…split fieldstone, mostly granite and gneiss, with crudely shaped voussoirs.
…were found growing on granitic gneiss, rather than sandstone or quartzite.

Examples of “nice”

…environmental issues and that "It's nice to show what we have—our…
…by Sabrina Harbec on a nice outside drive cutting by Annie
Carol Nice – for services to Children…
…hockey defenceman currently playing for Nice hockey Côte d'Azur in the…
…[the] Bible as ... a nice plate of fish" and "eat…
…"form the spine of a nice little album".
"So Nice" (featuring Ladi 6) – 4:45
…commented "She was a really nice contrast to Phryne and a…
A Nice Little Bank That Should Be…
…the European market as a nice little bonus.

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