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Subtlety

Verb / ˈsʌtʌlti: / Another word for subtlety — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the quality or state of being subtle; something that is not obvious or easy to notice

Synonyms & similar words

shade nicety niceness refinement nuance nuance delicacy refinement sophistication finesse understatement understanding acumen discernment perceptiveness insight shrewdness cunning craftiness ingenuity cleverness deviousness artfulness guile slyness

Example sentences

  1. The subtlety of the joke went over the children's heads.
  2. The artist used subtlety in her brushstrokes to create a lifelike scene.
  3. The politician used subtlety to avoid answering the question.
  4. The detective noticed the subtlety in the suspect's body language.
  5. The chef's use of subtlety in the seasoning made the dish delicious.

Quotes

  • Subtlety may deceive you; integrity never will. - Oliver Cromwell
  • The finest language is mostly made up of simple unimposing words, such as 'good', 'say', and 'love', and of simple firm phrases that have a definite meaning. - Winston Churchill
  • Subtlety is not one of my virtues. - Dan Brown

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