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Meaning of nicety

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nicety

Pronunciation:/ˈnaɪsɪti/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small detail or distinction.

    Example: We met the new captain while we were taking enemy fire and were unable to observe the niceties of formal introductions.

  2. Subtlety or precision of use.

    Example: A rocket-propelled grenade doesn't have the nicety of a sniper round, but you must admit its effectiveness.

  3. Delicacy of character or feeling usually from excessive refinement; fastidiousness

  4. That which is delicate to the taste.