niceties

Meanings

• Noun

  Small courtesies or considerate acts; refined manners or behavior.

  - "He went out of his way to perform various niceties for his guests."
  - "The exchange of polite niceties before beginning a business negotiation is customary."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with niceties
courtesies , surprises

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Variants

List of all variants of niceties that leads to same result
niceties , nicety , to a nicety

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old French word 'netez' meaning 'cleanliness' or 'decency'. Over time, it came to refer to polite manners and refined behavior.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'niceties' is often used in legal contexts to refer to minor details or technicalities that may not be essential to the main issue.

2. In ancient Rome, niceties referred to the art of dining, including the proper use of utensils and the arrangement of the table.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manners: A set of polite behaviors or social graces that individuals are expected to follow in various social situations.

2. Politeness: The quality of being considerate, courteous, and respectful towards others.

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Culture

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In literature, niceties often refer to the polite and courteous behavior of characters, particularly in the context of social interactions. In art, the term can be used to describe the intricate details and refined techniques used in various artistic styles.

How to Memorize "niceties"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a polite and courteous person performing various small acts of kindness and consideration towards others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'niceties' with the idea of polite and considerate behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nice People Always Treat Others Kindly' to remember the definition of niceties.

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