Nicety
noun
A small but important detail or polite behavior.
They respected the niceties of diplomatic protocol.
Often appears as...
- observe the niceties
- respect the niceties
noun
Accuracy or precision.
He explained the niceties of the law with great clarity.
Often appears as...
- explaining the niceties
- understanding the niceties
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A small but important detail or polite behavior.
They respected the niceties of diplomatic protocol.
Often appears as...
- observe the niceties
- respect the niceties
noun
Accuracy or precision.
He explained the niceties of the law with great clarity.
Often appears as...
- explaining the niceties
- understanding the niceties
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Small Details
Refers to meticulous aspects that might seem trivial but are actually significant in social interactions or activities.
Knowing the national anthem was a nicety that impressed the locals.
Pro Tip 2/3Polite Behavior
Marks the subtle elements of courteous conduct that show respect and consideration for others.
Writing thank you notes is an old-fashioned nicety.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Hints at the importance of understanding cultural expectations to avoid unintentional rudeness or offense.
She observed all the niceties when greeting the village elders.
Pro Tip 1/3Small Details
Refers to meticulous aspects that might seem trivial but are actually significant in social interactions or activities.
Knowing the national anthem was a nicety that impressed the locals.
Pro Tip 2/3Polite Behavior
Marks the subtle elements of courteous conduct that show respect and consideration for others.
Writing thank you notes is an old-fashioned nicety.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Hints at the importance of understanding cultural expectations to avoid unintentional rudeness or offense.
She observed all the niceties when greeting the village elders.
Pro Tip 1/3Small Details
Refers to meticulous aspects that might seem trivial but are actually significant in social interactions or activities.
Knowing the national anthem was a nicety that impressed the locals.
Pro Tip 2/3Polite Behavior
Marks the subtle elements of courteous conduct that show respect and consideration for others.
Writing thank you notes is an old-fashioned nicety.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Hints at the importance of understanding cultural expectations to avoid unintentional rudeness or offense.
She observed all the niceties when greeting the village elders.
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Quote examples
Rose George
British Journalist
The average human being spends three years of life going to the toilet, though the average human being with no physical toilet to go to probably does his or her best to spend less. It is a human behavior that is as revealing as any other about human nature, but only if it can be released from the social straitjacket of nicety.
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Rick Perlstein
American Historian
For liberals, generally speaking, honoring procedures - means - is the core of what being 'principled' means. For conservatives, fighting for the right outcome - ends - even at the expense of procedural nicety, is what being 'principled' means.
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Flann O'Brien
Irish Writer
It is clear enough that you are making some distinction in what you said, that there is some nicety of terminology in your words. I can't quite follow you.
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George Plimpton
American Journalist
I remember being awed by it - the uniqueness and nicety of style - and I suspect I was a bit jealous because we were more or less of the same generation.
Quote examples
Rose George
British Journalist
The average human being spends three years of life going to the toilet, though the average human being with no physical toilet to go to probably does his or her best to spend less. It is a human behavior that is as revealing as any other about human nature, but only if it can be released from the social straitjacket of nicety.
Quote examples
Rick Perlstein
American Historian
For liberals, generally speaking, honoring procedures - means - is the core of what being 'principled' means. For conservatives, fighting for the right outcome - ends - even at the expense of procedural nicety, is what being 'principled' means.
Quote examples
Flann O'Brien
Irish Writer
It is clear enough that you are making some distinction in what you said, that there is some nicety of terminology in your words. I can't quite follow you.
Quote examples
George Plimpton
American Journalist
I remember being awed by it - the uniqueness and nicety of style - and I suspect I was a bit jealous because we were more or less of the same generation.
Example 1 of 4
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