01 n. The quality or state of being nice (in any of the senses of that word.).
pl.
Niceties ((#))
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1.
The quality or state of being nice (in any of the senses of that word.).“The miller smiled of her nicety.” — Chaucer.
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2.
Delicacy or exactness of perception; minuteness of observation or of discrimination; precision.
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3.
A delicate expression, act, mode of treatment, distinction, or the like; a minute distinction.“The fineness and niceties of words.” — Locke.
Phrases & compounds
To a nicety —
with great exactness or accuracy.