Skip to main content

nicety

/nahy-si-tee/US // ˈnaɪ sɪ ti //UK // (ˈnaɪsɪtɪ) //

龛位,龛内,龛

Related Words

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural ni·ce·ties.

    • : a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol.
    • : a fine distinction; subtlety; detail: the niceties of the filigree work.
    • : Usually niceties . a refined, elegant, or choice feature, as of manner or living: working hard to acquire the niceties of life.
    • : exactness or precision.
    • : the quality of being nice; niceness.
    • : delicacy of character, as of something requiring care or tact: a matter of considerable nicety.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • Exterior niceties are just as impressive, such as the anti-spin device to ensure the “RR” logo remains upright on each wheel cap at all times.

  • Executives and analysts say such niceties are carrots to pandemic-weary consumers.

  • Which is just as well, considering that her near-autobiographical Netflix comedy-drama The Duchess makes clear that this “bad mama” couldn’t care less about niceties.

  • Political memoirs are supposed to be graced with sufficient niceties and vagaries that make voters buy the brand.

  • When I question him about these habits, he tells me that there is no need to display any niceties, as it is only the two of us.

  • The door would not open; built with air-tight nicety, it did not budge in the least.

  • He knew the balance and the temper of the home-made article to a nicety, especially that made by Mklemba.

  • In short, good Manners are introduc'd and observ'd in those Troops to such a Nicety, that you would wonder at it.

  • And they all look the better, for being ranged with wonderful Nicety in Cases of Crystal.

  • Mohammed, in fact, judged the capacity and characteristics of his countrymen to a nicety.