definition of
nicety

[1] #1 nicety n. [justness, rightness] conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety; "it was performed with justness and beauty". wn

[2] #2 nicety n. [nuance, shade, subtlety, refinement] a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning". wn