nicety (Meaning)

Wordnet

nicety (n)

conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

Webster

nicety (n.)

The quality or state of being nice (in any of the senses of that word.).

Delicacy or exactness of perception; minuteness of observation or of discrimination; precision.

A delicate expression, act, mode of treatment, distinction, or the like; a minute distinction.

nicety Sentence Examples

  1. Emily's impeccable table manners demonstrated her exquisite nicety.
  2. The ambassador greeted his guests with a warm handshake and a polite nicety.
  3. The writer's prose was devoid of vulgarity, reflecting his attention to stylistic nicety.
  4. The couple's nicety during their divorce proceedings ensured a cordial separation.
  5. The host's careful attention to detail, from the floral arrangements to the music selection, revealed his nicety as a party planner.
  6. The inspector was known for his keen eye for nicety, ensuring that all products met the highest standards.
  7. Despite their differences, the colleagues maintained a professional nicety that allowed them to work effectively together.
  8. The artist's paintings exuded a sense of nicety, capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow.
  9. The design team's nicety was evident in the refined aesthetic of their latest product.
  10. The etiquette expert emphasized the importance of nicety in social interactions, fostering respect and harmony.

FAQs About the word nicety

conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety, a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitudeThe quality or state of being nice (in

fact, detail, item, specific, article, factor, point,element, particular, particularity

error,error, falsehood, fallacy, fallacy, myth, misconception, falsehood, misconception, myth

Emily's impeccable table manners demonstrated her exquisite nicety.

The ambassador greeted his guests with a warm handshake and a polite nicety.

The writer's prose was devoid of vulgarity, reflecting his attention to stylistic nicety.

The couple's nicety during their divorce proceedings ensured a cordial separation.