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nicety

/ˈnaɪsɪti/

Meanings
noun
A small detail or distinction.

Examples :

"We met the new captain while we were taking enemy fire and were unable to observe the niceties of formal introductions."
aspect quality

Related Words

Illustration refinement

refinement noun

/ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/

The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material

"The jeweler's meticulous refinement of the gold removed all traces of impurities, resulting in a beautiful, gleaming necklace. "

Illustration delightful

delightful adjective

[dəˈlaɪ̯t̚.fəɫ]

Pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.

"The cool breeze on the beach was delightful. "

Illustration introductions

introductions noun

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/ /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃnz/

The act or process of introducing.

"the introduction of a new product into the market"

Illustration arrangement

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

Illustration comfortable

comfortable noun

/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkɐmf.tɘ.bɘl/

A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

"My grandmother bought a new comfortable for her bed. "

Illustration excessive

excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

Illustration distinction

distinction noun

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

"The teacher emphasized the distinction between a noun and a verb. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration cafeteria

cafeteria noun

/ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/

A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat

"At lunchtime, students head to the cafeteria to get their food. "

Illustration precision

precision noun

/pɹɪˈsɪ.ʒ(ə)n/

The state of being precise or exact; exactness.

"The surgeon's precision during the operation ensured a quick and successful recovery for the patient. "

Illustration ingredient

ingredient noun

/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The main ingredient in Grandma's famous chocolate chip cookies is butter. "