- subtlety sub·tle·ty n
- ['sʌtltɪ]
(see adj) sottigliezza; delicatezza
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subtlety sub·tle·ty n
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sub|tle|ty — «SUHT uhl tee», noun, plural ties. 1. subtle quality: »Guides cannot master the subtleties of the American joke (Mark Twain). His style is artfully simple and flowing, his portraiture full of subtlety and charm (Atlantic). 2. something subtle;… … Useful english dictionary
sub·tle·ty — /ˈsʌtl̩ti/ noun, pl ties 1 [noncount] : the quality or state of being subtle The pianist performed with subtlety and passion. The movie lacks subtlety. 2 [count] : a small detail that is usually important but not obvious usually plural the s … Useful english dictionary
Subtlety — Sub tle*ty, n.; pl. {Subtleties}. [OE. sotelte, sutilte, OF. sotillete, L. subtilitas. See {Subtle}, and cf. {Subtility}.] 1. The quality or state of being subtle, or sly; cunning; craftiness; artfulness. [1913 Webster] The fox which lives by… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
o|ver|sub|tle|ty — «OH vuhr SUHT uhl tee», noun, plural ties. too great subtlety … Useful english dictionary
su|per|sub|tle|ty — «SOO puhr SUHT uhl tee», noun, plural ties. excessive subtlety; overnicety of discrimination … Useful english dictionary
subtlety — sub|tle|ty [ˈsʌtlti] n plural subtleties 1.) [U] the quality that something has when it has been done in a clever or skilful way, with careful attention to small details ▪ The play lacks subtlety. ▪ She argued her case with considerable subtlety … Dictionary of contemporary English
subtlety — sub|tle|ty [ sʌtlti ] noun 1. ) uncount the quality of being complicated, delicate, or difficult to notice, often in a skillful or attractive way: There is no subtlety at all about his painting. Hickey s performance was magnificent in its… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
subtlety — sub·tle·ty … English syllables
subtlety — sub•tle•ty [[t]ˈsʌt l ti[/t]] n. pl. ties 1) the state or quality of being subtle 2) acuteness or penetration of mind; delicacy of discrimination 3) a fine drawn distinction; refinement of reasoning 4) something subtle • Etymology: 1300–50; <… … From formal English to slang
Subtleties — Subtlety Sub tle*ty, n.; pl. {Subtleties}. [OE. sotelte, sutilte, OF. sotillete, L. subtilitas. See {Subtle}, and cf. {Subtility}.] 1. The quality or state of being subtle, or sly; cunning; craftiness; artfulness. [1913 Webster] The fox which… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Subtleness — Sub tle*ness, n. The quality or state of being subtle; subtlety. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
