subtlety
/'sʌtlti/ Cách viết khác : (subtilty) /'sʌtlti/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being difficult to detect or analyze: Refers to something that is not obvious, loud, or simple, but is delicate, elusive, or requires careful thought to perceive or understand.
- A subtle difference in meaning, opinion, or attitude: Refers to a very slight, fine, or nuanced distinction that is not immediately apparent.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Quality):
- The subtlety of the flavor in this dish comes from a hint of saffron.
- She appreciated the subtlety of the artist's use of light and shadow.
- Noun (Difference):
- The debate hinged on the subtlety between "need" and "desire."
- He explained the subtlety of her argument that I had initially missed.
Advanced Usage
- "With great subtlety": In a very delicate, indirect, or nuanced manner.
- The director handled the sensitive topic with great subtlety.
- "A lack of subtlety": An absence of nuance; being obvious or blunt.
- The villain's evil plan was executed with a complete lack of subtlety.
Variants and Related Words
- Subtle (adj): Not obvious; delicate, elusive, or perceptive.
- There was a subtle change in his tone.
- Subtly (adv): In a subtle manner.
- The room's color was subtly different from the sample.
Synonyms
- Nuance: A subtle distinction or variation.
- Delicacy: Fineness or intricacy of texture or structure.
- Fineness: The quality of being very thin, precise, or refined.
Related Phrases
- A shade of meaning: A very slight difference in meaning.
- The poet is a master of exploring every shade of meaning in a word.
- A fine distinction: A very precise or subtle difference.
- The law makes a fine distinction between these two types of negligence.
Noun
- the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
- you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew
- 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