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subtlety

/sˈʌtəlti/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

  1. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
    “without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor”
  2. the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
    “you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew”

Synonyms for subtlety

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