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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsʌtəlti/
subtlety means: A small detail or difference that is important but difficult to notice or understand.
noun
A small detail or difference that is important but difficult to notice or understand.
- I missed a subtlety in her argument.
- He explained the subtleties of the poem.
- Learning a language means noticing its many subtleties.
The quality of being slight or hard to notice.
- I like the subtlety of this flavor.
- The subtlety of her smile made it hard to read.
- Despite its subtlety, the change improved the painting.
The quality of being carefully planned and clever in a quiet, indirect way.
- Her writing shows great subtlety.
- The subtlety of his analysis impressed the readers.
- This performance has more subtlety than the earlier recording.
The ability to get results through clever, careful, or indirect actions.
- She handled the disagreement with subtlety.
- He lacks the subtlety needed for delicate negotiations.
- A little subtlety helped her persuade the angry customer.
Questions about subtlety
What does subtlety mean?
A small detail or difference that is important but difficult to notice or understand.
What is subtlety in other languages?
Türkçe: ince ayrıntı · Español: matiz · Français: nuance · Deutsch: Feinheit · Italiano: sfumatura · 日本語: 微妙な点
How do you pronounce subtlety?
It is pronounced /ˈsʌtəlti/.
How do you use subtlety in a sentence?
I missed a subtlety in her argument. He explained the subtleties of the poem.
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