Cool MateThat's nice of you vs Very sweet of you
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's nice of you
Top 2,000 (common)
Very sweet of you
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: That's nice of youMost common: That's nice of you
| That's nice of you | Very sweet of you | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts naɪs əv ju//🇺🇸 //ðæts naɪs əv ju// | 🇬🇧 //ˈvɛri swiːt ɒv jʊ//🇺🇸 //ˈvɛri swit əv ju// |
| Meaning | A kind response or compliment about someone's action or words. | It's kind of you. |
| Example | When she helped carry my bags, I said, 'That's nice of you.' | It was very sweet of you to help me with my project. |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | That's really nice of you, It's so nice of you, I think that's nice of you | very sweet gesture, very sweet action, very sweet compliment |
| Common mistakes | Using in overly formal situations., Confusing with 'That's nice for you', which implies a different context., 'Nice of you' may be mistaken for sarcasm in certain tones. | Overusing it in formal situations., Confusing it with 'very nice of you' without context., Not using it sincerely, which can sound insincere. |
| Usage notes | Used to express appreciation for someone's kindness. Can be informal, suitable for friends or casual settings. | Used to express gratitude or appreciation; suitable among friends or in casual situations, but may seem too familiar in formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's nice of you vs Very sweet of you
What's the difference between That's nice of you and Very sweet of you?
That's nice of you: A kind response or compliment about someone's action or words. Very sweet of you: It's kind of you.
Which is more formal: That's nice of you and Very sweet of you?
That's nice of you is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: That's nice of you and Very sweet of you?
That's nice of you is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's nice of you: When she helped carry my bags, I said, 'That's nice of you.' Very sweet of you: It was very sweet of you to help me with my project.
Can I use That's nice of you and Very sweet of you interchangeably?
Not always. That's nice of you and Very sweet of you are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.