word
Subtlety
SUH-tuh-ltee
/ˈsʌtʌltiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
subtlety
Dictionary meaning
The quality of being difficult to detect or analyze.
Examples
- I had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions the professor drew.
Synonyms: niceness
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