Synonyms for subtlety

Grammar : Noun

Spell : suht-l-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌt l ti

Définition of subtlety

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French soutilte, from Latin subtilitatem (nominative subtilitas), noun of quality from subtilis (see subtle).

noun a fine distinction
noun delicacy

Example sentences :

However, if the man worked with subtlety, the sea likewise worked with subtlety.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

They bestowed upon him every beauty of person and every subtlety of wit.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

If the emperor say, 'You are speaking of Macedonius; I see your subtlety.
Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies

Karl had not the subtlety to retort, “Ay, but does it say what we like?”
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

And this notion of his was not any proof of want of subtlety on his part.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

One of the characteristics of this great system is its secrecy—its subtlety.
Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael

Such a subtlety would be very much in character with the Zenonian dialectic.
Extract from : « Parmenides » by Plato

The fact is there is some subtlety in the texture of these things.
Extract from : « The Memorabilia » by Xenophon

The delicacy and subtlety of these are extreme, but there can be no manner of doubt that they existed.
Extract from : « Architecture » by Thomas Roger Smith

But his laugh only expressed his gratification at the subtlety of his ideas.
Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum

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