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- [nahy-si-tee]
- /ˈnaɪ sɪ ti/
- /ˈnaɪ.sə.ti/
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- [nahy-si-tee]
- /ˈnaɪ sɪ ti/
Definitions of niceties word
- noun plural niceties a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol. 1
- noun plural niceties a fine distinction; subtlety; detail: the niceties of the filigree work. 1
- noun plural niceties Usually, niceties. a refined, elegant, or choice feature, as of manner or living: working hard to acquire the niceties of life. 1
- noun plural niceties exactness or precision. 1
- noun plural niceties the quality of being nice; niceness. 1
- noun plural niceties delicacy of character, as of something requiring care or tact: a matter of considerable nicety. 1
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Origin of niceties
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English: silliness, extravagance, cleverness < Old French niceté. See nice, -ty2
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Parts of speech for Niceties
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niceties popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
niceties usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for niceties
noun niceties
- intricacies — intricate character or state.
- minutiae — Usually, minutiae. precise details; small or trifling matters: the minutiae of his craft.
- good behavior — satisfactory, proper, or polite conduct.
- details — an individual or minute part; an item or particular.
- propriety — conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners.
Antonyms for niceties
noun niceties
- inaccuracies — Plural form of inaccuracy.
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