Main Entry: nice·ty

Pronunciation: \ˈnī-sə-tē, -stē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural nice·ties

Etymology: Middle English nicete, from Anglo-French niceté foolishness, from nice, adjective

Date: 14th century

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