nicety | ||
1. | [ noun ] conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety | |
Synonyms: | justness rightness | |
Examples: | "it was performed with justness and beauty" |
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Related terms: | conformity | |
2. | [ noun ] a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | |
Synonyms: | shade nuance subtlety refinement | |
Examples: | "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor" "don't argue about shades of meaning" |
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Related terms: | meaning refine | |
Similar spelling: |
nist Night |