NICETIES Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word niceties. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for NICETIES
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| justness | nounn | |||||||
noun • conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety • the quality of being just or fair | ||||||||
| nuance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | ||||||||
| refinement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • the result of improving something • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | ||||||||
| rightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • according with conscience or morality • appropriate conduct; doing the right thing • conformity to fact or truth • conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety | ||||||||
| shade | nounn | |||||||
noun • relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • a position of relative inferiority • a slight amount or degree of difference • a mental representation of some haunting experience • a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment) • a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view verb • cast a shadow over • represent the effect of shade or shadow on • protect from light, heat, or view • vary slightly • pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree | ||||||||
| subtlety | nounn | |||||||
noun • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze | ||||||||
