NICE-NELLY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈnīs-ˈne-lē

as in Victorian

given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals the novel's wildly off base portrayal of 18th-century aristocrats as nice-nelly exemplars of decorum

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a person who is greatly concerned with seemly behavior and morality especially regarding sexual matters some nice nelly bowdlerized this collection of wartime ditties that were lustily sung by the men around the campfire

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What works for a seafront villa in a warm climate won’t necessarily work for a rustic barn-style home in the woods, a suburban Victorian, or a townhouse in the city.

Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Built in 1890 as a private estate, the boutique hotel pays homage to its Victorian roots with original wood panelling and stained glass windows.

Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

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