nicety
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noun \ˈnī-sə-tē, -stē\ plural nice·ties
Definition of NICETY
1
: the quality or state of being nice
2
: an elegant, delicate, or civilized feature <enjoy the niceties of life>
3
: a fine point or distinction : subtlety <the niceties of table manners>
4
: careful attention to details : delicate exactness : precision
5
: delicacy of taste or feeling : fastidiousness
See Examples of NICETY
- <knows all the niceties of diplomatic protocol>
- <a woman too fond of the niceties of urban living to even consider becoming a farmer's wife>
Origin of NICETY
Middle English nicete, from Anglo-French niceté foolishness, from nice, adjective
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to NICETY
- Synonyms
- datum, detail, fact, particular, particularity, point, specific
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