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lety
Plural
subtleties
1
the quality of being delicate, fine, or difficult to detect, notice, or analyze
- She appreciated the subtlety in his argument.
- The painting's subtlety is revealed only on close inspection.
- The actor conveyed emotion with great subtlety.
- The report lacked subtlety in its analysis.
- He admired the subtlety of her humor.
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2
a fine distinction in meaning, opinion, or attitude
- The subtlety between the two theories is easy to miss.
- He understood the subtlety of her criticism.
- The novel captures the subtlety of human relationships.
- Subtlety in word choice can change the tone significantly.
- The debate was full of subtlety and nuance.
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