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