Nicety

Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪsəti/

Definitions of nicety

noun the quality of being delicate or fine in character or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The little girl admired the nicety of the intricate design on the doll's dress.

A2 The chef added a nicety of fresh herbs to the soup to enhance the flavor.

B1 The nicety of the hotel's decor impressed the guests during their stay.

B2 The artist paid attention to every nicety of the painting, ensuring it was flawless.

C1 The lawyer's argument was filled with legal niceties that strengthened her case.

C2 The diplomat navigated the negotiations with skillful niceties to avoid conflict.

Examples of nicety in a Sentence

formal The architect paid close attention to every nicety in the design of the building.

informal I appreciate all the little niceties you added to the party decorations.

slang I love how you always add those little niceties to your cooking - it really makes a difference.

figurative The artist's use of light and shadow added a nicety to the painting that captured the viewer's attention.

Grammatical Forms of nicety

• plural: niceties
• comparative: more nicety
• superlative: most nicety
• present tense: nicety
• future tense: will nicety
• perfect tense: has nicetied
• continuous tense: is nicetying
• singular: nicety
• positive degree: nicety
• infinitive: to nicety
• gerund: nicetying
• participle: nicetied

Origin and Evolution of nicety

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'nicety' originated from the Old French word 'niceté' which derived from the Latin word 'nescius' meaning ignorant or unaware.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'nicety' referred to ignorance or foolishness. Over time, it evolved to mean precision, delicacy, or refinement in speech, behavior, or manners.