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The minute details or particulars of something that is intricate
“The profoundly sad nature of his poems is a subtlety of his style.”
The small, precise, or trivial details of something
Underlying forces that stimulate or influence growth, change, or development
Plural for the quality or state of being delicately understated in design or texture
“In the latter, there is great tonal subtlety in the painting of the cliff against the sky.”
Plural for the quality of being scarcely noticeable or difficult to discern
“It was a trick of mannerism which heightened the subtlety of her smile.”
Plural for the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
“A fourth aid, in the acquisition of a plain style of discourse, is subtlety of mind.”
Plural for the characteristic of being cunning or devious
“This was not only from his subtlety in tactics, but by sheer dominance of character and will.”
Plural for the act or state of showing tact or discretion
“They had obviously been hoping to approach the controversial topic with more subtlety.”
Plural for a minor or fine distinction or detail
Plural for a complicated or baffling situation or thing
Plural for the property of being abstruse
Plural for a small distinctive detail or feature
Plural for fineness or intricacy of texture or structure
Plural for gentle persuasion or persuasiveness, devoid of coercion
Plural for a specious argument designed to defend an action or feeling
Plural for the presentation of something as being smaller or less good or important than it really is
Plural for agility or deftness in movement
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