Associations to the word «Subtlety»
Noun
- Temper
- Reader
- Strauss
- Touch
- Tribune
- Poe
- Intelligence
- Discretion
- Eliot
- Esteem
- Dialogue
- Truth
- Theologian
- Temperament
- Belisarius
- Satan
- Praise
- Intensity
- Writing
- Grace
- Contrary
- Lucien
- Verse
- Bearing
- Commentary
- Spirit
- Conception
- Dwarf
- Admiration
- Translator
- Chi
- Impression
- Degree
- Execution
- Twist
- Courage
- Colour
- Context
- Style
- Spectator
- Power
- Simple
- Accent
- Contemporary
- Doubt
- Instrument
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
SUBTLETY, noun. (uncountable) The quality or fact of being subtle.
SUBTLETY, noun. (countable) An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
SUBTLETY, noun. (countable) An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
Dictionary definition
SUBTLETY, noun. 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".
SUBTLETY, noun. The quality of being difficult to detect or analyze; "you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew".
Wise words
Language is a process of free creation; its laws and
principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles
of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even
the interpretation and use of words involves a process of
free creation.