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   Sub·tle·ty

   /ˈsədltē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality or state of being subtle: "the textural subtlety of Degas" Similar delicacydelicatenesssubtlenesselusivenessfaintnessunderstatednessunderstatementmutednesssoftnessastutenesskeennessacutenessfinenesssharpnessrazor-sharpnesssharp-wittednesscanninessshrewdnessperceptivenessperceptiondiscernmentsensitivitydiscriminationpenetrationpercipienceperspicacityperspicuityacuitysagacitywisdomclevernessintelligenceskillfulnessskillartfulnessdexteritybrightnessfinesseinformal:savvyrare:sapienceingenuityclevernessskillfulnessexpertiseadroitnesscomplexityintricacycunningguilecraftinesswilinessartfulnessdeviousnessOpposite 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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   The meaning of SUBTLETY is the quality or state of being subtle. How to use subtlety in a sentence.

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   The meaning of SUBTLE is delicate, elusive. How to use subtle in a sentence. Why is there a 'b' in subtle?

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   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.

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

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   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

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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.

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

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   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.

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

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   Definition of subtlety noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The quality or condition of being subtle; esp., the ability or tendency to make fine distinctions.

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

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    3 days ago · Subtlety is the quality of being not immediately obvious or noticeable, and therefore difficult to describe. African dance is vigorous, but full of subtlety, requiring great strength and control. English lamb does not have the subtlety of flavour of Pyrennean lamb.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarysubtlety | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    subtlety meaning: 1. the quality of being subtle 2. something that is subtle. Learn more.