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   subtlety

   /ˈsʌtlti/

   noun

   • 1. the quality or state of being subtle: "the textural subtlety of Degas" Similar delicacydelicatenesssubtlenesselusivenessfaintnessunderstatednessunderstatementmutednesssoftnessastutenesskeennessacutenessfinenesssharpnessrazor-sharpnesssharp-wittednesscanninessshrewdnessperceptivenessperceptiondiscernmentsensitivitydiscriminationpenetrationpercipienceperspicacityperspicuityacuitysagacitywisdomclevernessintelligenceskilfulnessskillartfulnessdexteritybrightnessfinesseinformal:savvyrare:sapienceingenuityclevernessskilfulnessexpertiseadroitnesscomplexityintricacycunningguilecraftinesswilinessartfulnessdeviousnessOpposite slow-wittednessdullnesscrudeness
   • ▪ a subtle distinction, feature, or argument: "the subtleties of English grammar" Similar finenesssubtlenessprecisionprecisenessnicenessnicetynuanceshadedetailslightnessminutenessnarrownesstenuousnessindistinctnessindefinitenesslack of definitionelusiveness

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French soutilte, from Latin subtilitas, from subtilis ‘fine, delicate’ (see subtle).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUBTLETY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Subtlety is the quality of being subtle or hard to notice, or a small but important detail. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of subtlety with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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   The meaning of SUBTLETY is the quality or state of being subtle. How to use subtlety in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUBTLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of subtle, an adjective that describes something not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way. See how to use subtle in sentences and compare it with related words and phrases.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUBTLETY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Subtlety is the quality of being not obvious or noticeable, or the ability to make fine distinctions or use indirect methods. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of subtlety with Collins English Dictionary.

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   Subtlety is the state or quality of being subtle, which means fine, slender, or delicate. It can also refer to a fine distinction, a refinement of reasoning, or an elaborate confection. Learn more about the origin, usage and synonyms of subtlety.

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   Subtlety is the quality of being understated, delicate, or nuanced. You can really appreciate the subtlety of your gothic friend's art if you can distinguish among many different shades of black.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › subtleSubtle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the word subtle, which can describe something delicate, elusive, obscure, clever, or artful. See examples of subtle in sentences and explore its origin and history.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUBTLETY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Subtlety is the quality of being subtle or hard to notice, or a small but important detail. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of subtlety with examples from various sources.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsubtlety noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Subtlety is the quality of being subtle or the small but important details of something. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › subtletySubtlety - definition of subtlety by The Free Dictionary

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    Subtlety is the quality or state of being subtle, which means faint, delicate, or difficult to detect or analyze. Find out the meanings, examples, and translations of subtlety in different contexts and languages.