[Vocabulary] Difference between "fine" and "nice"

[englishhobby]

What's the difference between fine and nice?
1. He is a fine man. (= very good)
He is a nice man.

2. It's a fine knife.
It's a nice knife.

etc.
:?:

 

[englishhobby]

Sorry for boosting the thread, but I just noticed it wasn't answered.

 

[Rover_KE]

1. He is a fine man. = very good
He is a nice man. = pleasant/amiable

2. It's a fine knife. = serviceable/sharp
It's a nice knife. = lovely to look at

Others will have different opinions, though judging by the lack of response, nobody else cares.

Rover

 

[englishhobby]

1. He is a fine man. = very good
He is a nice man. = pleasant/amiable

2. It's a fine knife. = serviceable/sharp
It's a nice knife. = lovely to look at

Others will have different opinions, though judging by the lack of response, nobody else cares.

Rover

Thank you, Rover, it matters if some one cares.)

 

[Tdol]

Thank you, Rover, it matters if some one cares.)

Mind you, you didn't notice for three months. ;-)