nicety meaning and definition

NICETY noun

Definition of nicety (noun)

1. conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
   • "it was performed with justness and beauty"
   • synonyms: justness, rightness
2. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
   • "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"
   • synonyms: nuance, refinement, shade, subtlety