nicety
noun pl. niceties
- the quality or state of being nice; specif.,
- scrupulosity
- precision; accuracy; exactness, as of discrimination or perception
- fastidiousness; refinement; delicacy of taste
- the quality of calling for delicacy, accuracy, or precision in handling, discrimination, or adjustment
- anything involving or calling for delicacy, accuracy, or precision; subtle or minute detail, distinction, etc.
- something choice, dainty, or elegant
See nicety in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(nīˈsĭ-tē)
noun pl. ni·ce·ties - The quality of showing or requiring careful, precise treatment: the nicety of a diplomatic exchange.
- Delicacy of character or feeling; fastidiousness; scrupulousness.
- A fine point, small detail, or subtle distinction: the niceties of etiquette.
- An elegant or refined feature; an amenity: the niceties of civilized life.
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