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nicety
nicety
/ˈnaɪsɪti/
noun
(
)
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
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
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