Meaning & use
nicety
A fine or subtle detail, or a small refinement that shows precision and careful attention.
See it in a sentence
The lawyer explained a legal nicety that changed the outcome of the case.
He appreciated the niceties of good manners at formal dinners.
A note on using this word
Often misspelled 'nicity'; the plural 'niceties' commonly refers to polite social customs, as in 'the niceties of conversation.'
Words with a similar meaning
subtletyrefinement
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