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Definition of subtlety - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hidden detailsomething not obvious or easily noticed
- The subtlety of his argument made it difficult to understand..
2.
communicationquality of being subtle or delicate in meaning or intent
- Her poetry is full of subtlety and nuance..
3.
sharp judgmentcapacity to discern fine distinctions
- He admired her subtlety in understanding complex issues.
4.
indirect methodsability to achieve goals through indirect means
- Her subtlety in negotiations led to a successful deal.
5.
cookingRare UK ornate medieval dish or decorationRare UK
- The banquet featured a subtlety crafted to amaze guests.
Origin of subtlety
Latin, subtilis (fine, delicate)
Terms with subtlety included in their meaning
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unimaginative
lacking subtlety or creativity
subtlety
implies a subtle quality or nuance
precision
with precision or subtlety
subtlety
faint trace or hint of something
tactless
lacking subtlety or tact
simplicity
obvious and lacking subtlety
skill
skillful handling of a situation with subtlety
theater
exaggerated acting lacking subtlety or realism
approach
lacking subtlety or nuance in approach
harmful subtlety
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way with harmful effects
subtlety
small difference in meaning, color, or detail
obviousness
overly obvious or lacking subtlety
acting
perform a role with subtlety and restraint
crudeness
absence of subtlety or refinement
rude confidence
bold behavior that ignores others or lacks subtlety
inept execution
lacking subtlety or skill in execution
tactless
lacking finesse or subtlety in actions
subtlety
luxury that is not ostentatious or showy
bluntly
without subtlety or nuance
unintelligent
lacking intelligence or subtlety
drama
lacking subtlety and realism in acting
subtlety
subtle distinction or fine point
communication
expresses disbelief at someone's lack of subtlety
forceful reasoning
very strong argument lacking subtlety or finesse
Examples of subtlety in a sentence
She appreciated the subtlety of his humor. The subtlety of his argument was lost on the audience. She admired the subtlety in his painting techniques. The artist's subtlety was evident in his intricate brushwork. Her subtlety in negotiations led to a successful deal. Diplomacy requires subtlety as well as patience.
With subtlety, she guided the discussion toward compromise. The chef prepared a subtlety that resembled a castle. Guests marveled at the subtlety shaped like a dragon.
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- French:subtilité, finesse, ...
- German:Subtilität, Feinheit, ...
- Italian:finezza, delicatezza, ...
- Spanish:delicadeza, perspicacia, ...
- Portuguese:nuance, delicadeza, ...
- Chinese:微妙之处, 微妙, ...
- Japanese:微妙さ, 繊細さ, ...
- Arabic:رهافة, رِقَّة, ...
- Hebrew:דַּקּוּת, עֲדִינוּת, ...
- Russian:тонкость, утонченность, ...
- Ukrainian:тонкість, делікатність, ...
- Hindi:सूक्ष्मता, सूक्ष्मबुद्धि, ...
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