nicety

• Substantivo que designa um detalhe sutil, um nuance ou um refinamento, frequentemente em questões de comportamento, significado ou opinião. Também pode indicar uma sutileza delicada ou uma distinção precisa.

A noun referring to a subtle detail, nuance, or refinement, often in matters of behavior, meaning, or opinion.

1. Precision or correctnessC1formal

   Conformity to a standard of correctness, propriety, or detail, often in social behavior or etiquette.

   Precisão ou correção

   • She observed all the niceties of formal dining.
   • The diplomat was careful to follow every social nicety.
   • He insisted on the nicety of legal procedure.

   Sinônimosaccuracycorrectnessexactnessmeticulousnessprecisionproprietyrefinementscrupulousness

   Antônimoscarelessnessimprecisioninaccuracyincorrectnessinexactnessnegligence

2. Subtle distinctionC1formal

   A fine or subtle difference in meaning, opinion, or attitude.

   Distinção sutil

   • The lawyer argued over the niceties of the contract's wording.
   • There is a nicety between being polite and being insincere.
   • Philosophers often debate the niceties of moral concepts.

   Sinônimosdistinctiongradationnuancerefinementshadesubtlety

   Antônimosapproximationsamenesssimilarity