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subtlety meaning and definition

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SUBTLETY noun

Definition of subtlety (noun)

  1. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
    • "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"
    • synonyms: nicety, nuance, refinement, shade
  2. the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
    • "you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew"
    • synonyms: niceness
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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