nicety

noun
UK: /ˈnaɪsəti/
US: /ˈnaɪsəti/

  1. A small detail or point, often one that is not very important.

    1. We argued about the nicety of the seating arrangement.
    2. She's very particular about the nicety of table manners at formal dinners.

  2. A polite or considerate act or remark.

    1. He observed all the niceties of polite conversation.
    2. After a few social niceties, they started discussing the business deal.

Synonyms

courtesy subtlety refinement delicacy formality

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nicety" in English means: A small detail or point, often one that is not very important., A polite or considerate act or remark..

The phonetic transcription of "nicety" is /ˈnaɪsəti/ in British English and /ˈnaɪsəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nicety": courtesy, subtlety, refinement, delicacy, formality.

Example usage of "nicety": "We argued about the nicety of the seating arrangement.". More examples on the page.