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- DictionarySub·tle·ty/ˈsədltē/
noun
- 1. the quality or state of being subtle: "the textural subtlety of Degas"
The meaning of SUBTLETY is the quality or state of being subtle. How to use subtlety in a sentence.
The meaning of SUBTLE is delicate, elusive. How to use subtle in a sentence. Why is there a 'b' in subtle?
the state or quality of being subtle. delicacy or nicety of character or meaning. acuteness or penetration of mind; delicacy of discrimination. a fine-drawn distinction; refinement of reasoning: the subtleties of logic.
noun. approving uk / ˈsʌt. ə l.ti / us / ˈsʌt̬. ə l.t̬i / Add to word list. [ U ] the quality of being subtle: Listening to the interview, I was impressed by the subtlety of the questions. [ C ] a small but important detail: All the subtleties of the music are conveyed in this new recording. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Intelligence
n., pl. -ties. 1. the state or quality of being subtle. 2. acuteness or penetration of mind; delicacy of discrimination. 3. a fine-drawn distinction; refinement of reasoning. 4. something subtle.
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.
The quality or condition of being subtle; esp., the ability or tendency to make fine distinctions.
noun. approving us / ˈsʌt̬. ə l.t̬i / uk / ˈsʌt. ə l.ti /. Add to word list. [ U ] the quality of being subtle: Listening to the interview, I was impressed by the subtlety of the questions. [ C ] a small but important detail: All the subtleties of the music are conveyed in this new recording.
Definition of subtlety noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way: The room was painted a subtle shade of pink. The play's message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by young children. small but important: There is a subtle difference between these two plans. C2.
