First Known Use: 14th century
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nicety
noun nice·ty \ˈnī-sə-tē, -stē\
: a small detail and especially one that is a part of polite or proper behavior
plural nice·ties
Full 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
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Origin of NICETY
Middle English nicete, from Anglo-French niceté foolishness, from nice, adjective
Related to NICETY
- Synonyms
- datum, detail, fact, particular, particularity, point, specific
NICETY Defined for Kids
nicety
noun ni·ce·ty \ˈnī-sə-tē\
plural ni·ce·ties
Definition of NICETY for Kids
1
: something dainty, delicate, or of especially good quality
2
: a fine detail that is considered part of polite or proper behavior <Grandma taught me the niceties of setting a table.>
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