nicety

nice·ty

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

Examples of NICETY

1. <knows all the niceties of diplomatic protocol>
2. <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

Antonyms: burden, millstone, weight

Related Words: article, item; component, constituent, element, ingredient, member, part; aspect, circumstance, facet, factor; evidence, exhibit; database, information, knowledge

Near Antonyms: error, fallacy, falsehood, inaccuracy, misconception, misstatement, myth

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