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 nicety nicety /ˈnaɪsɪti/

noun

  1. () Conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety  ( rightness , justness , nicety )
    conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
     It was performed with justness and beauty
    it was performed with justness and beauty
  2. A subtle difference in meaning, opinion or attitude  ( nicety , refinement , subtlety , nuance , shade )
    a subtle difference in meaning, opinion or attitude
     Without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
    without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
     Don't argue about shades of meaning
    don't argue about shades of meaning