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Meaning
Noun
●
The quality of being subtle.
The quality of being
scarcely
noticeable
or
difficult
to discern.
The quality of being
done in
a
clever
way that is not
obvious
or not
direct
;
the quality
of being
carefully
thought
out.
The quality of
being able to
notice
or understand things that are not obvious.
●
In Foods:
The quality of being subtle.
The quality of
being able to
achieve
one's
aims
through
clever
,
delicate
or
indirect
methods.
●
An
instance
of being
subtle
, a
subtle
thing
, especially a
subtle
argument
or distinction.
●
An
ornate
medieval
illusion
dish
or
table decoration
, especially when made from one
thing
but
crafted
to
look like
another.
●
The quality of being
clever
in
surreptitious
or
deceitful
behaviour
; an
act
or
argument
that shows this quality.
●
A
trick
that
creates
a
false
appearance.
●
The
property
of having a low
density
or
thin
consistency.
●
The
property
of
being able to
penetrate
materials
easily.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
subtlety
English
sutilté
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
subtilitas
Latin
subtilis
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Refinement
Discretion
Finesse
Savoir-Faire
Acumen
Perceptiveness
Perspicacity
Nicety
Nuance
Artifice
Craftiness
Cunning
Deceitfulness
Slyness
Trickery
Deception
Illusion
Penetrancy
Piercingness
Subtilty
Rarity
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Nuance
Cleverness
Originality
Elegance
Sophistication
Humor
Finesse
Poignancy
Pathos
Artistry
Humour
Eloquence
Simplicity
Wordplay
Directness
Gravitas
Brilliance
Sensibility
Symbolism
Profundity
Nuances
Complexity
Brevity
Boldness
Satire
Realism
Richness
Charm
Fluidity
Beauty
Clarity
Ambiguity
Spontaneity
Emotion
Comedy
Authenticity
Playfulness
Irony
Prose
Arrogance
Wit
Texture
Tact
Delicacy
Tone
Aesthetic
Nature
Contrast
Uniqueness
Storytelling
Depth
Significance
Versatility
Picture
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