plural niceties
: a small detail and especially one that is a part of polite or proper behavior
—usually plural
Our grandmother taught us the niceties of table manners.
social/legal niceties
the niceties of English grammar
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/nicety. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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