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subtlety

nounfeminineformaluncommon/subtɨˈlezɐ/sub·ti·le·za

Definition

1

The quality of being subtle; delicacy, fineness, acuteness.

Usage examples

“The subtlety of her writing style is remarkable.”
“He appreciated the subtlety of the flavour.”

Common combinations

subtlety of thoughtwith subtlety