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- Dictionarysubtlety/ˈsʌtlti/
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- 1. the quality or state of being subtle: "the textural subtlety of Degas" Similar Opposite
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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
The meaning of SUBTLETY is the quality or state of being subtle. How to use subtlety in a sentence.
noun. , plural sub·tle·ties. 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. something subtle.
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. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Intelligence
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.
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.
Subtlety is the ability to notice and recognize things which are not obvious, especially small differences between things. She analyses herself with great subtlety. Synonyms: skill, acumen, astuteness, ingenuity More Synonyms of subtlety. 4. uncountable noun.
Define subtlety. subtlety synonyms, subtlety pronunciation, subtlety translation, English dictionary definition of subtlety. n. pl. sub·tle·ties 1. The quality or state of being subtle. 2. Something subtle, especially a nicety of thought or a fine distinction. American Heritage®...
Definition of subtlety noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Subtlety Definition. The quality or condition of being subtle; esp., the ability or tendency to make fine distinctions. Something subtle; esp., a fine distinction. (countable) An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
