nicety
[ nahy-si-tee ]
/ ˈnaɪ sɪ ti /
noun, plural ni·ce·ties.
a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol.
a fine distinction; subtlety; detail: the niceties of the filigree work.
Usually niceties.
a refined, elegant, or choice feature, as of manner or living: working hard to acquire the niceties of life.
exactness or precision.
the quality of being nice; niceness.
delicacy of character, as of something requiring care or tact: a matter of considerable nicety.
Origin of nicety
OTHER WORDS FROM nicety
o·ver·ni·ce·ty, noun, plural o·ver·ni·ce·ties.Words nearby nicety
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British Dictionary definitions for niceties
nicety
/ (ˈnaɪsɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
a subtle point of delicacy or distinction
a nicety of etiquette
(usually plural)
a refinement or delicacy
the niceties of first-class travel
subtlety, delicacy, or precision
excessive refinement; fastidiousness
to a nicety
with precision