subtlety
noun
sub·tle·ty
ˈsə-tᵊl-tē 
plural subtleties
1
: the quality or state of being subtle
2
: something subtle
Examples of subtlety in a Sentence
The pianist performed with subtlety and passion.
we appreciated the subtlety with which our host indicated that it was time to leave: he volunteered to pack us a little lunch for the road
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
The coach’s delivery came with all the subtlety of a jackhammer.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks breathe new life into the classic novel from James Clavell – expanding upon its subtleties with rich cultural authenticity.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
The artist has long been known for work (including site-specific sculpture) that takes on environmental issues with engaging subtlety.
—The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for subtlety
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“Subtlety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subtlety. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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subtlety
noun
sub·tle·ty
ˈsət-ᵊl-tē
plural subtleties
1
: the quality or state of being subtle
2
: something subtle
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