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Subtleness: meaning, definitions and examples

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subtleness

 

[ หˆsสŒtnษ™lnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality of being subtle

The subtleness of her humor was appreciated by only a few close friends. It refers to the ability to convey a message in a clever and indirect way, often requiring a keen sense of observation and understanding.

Synonyms

delicacy, nuance, sensitivity.

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Word Description / Examples
delicacy

Often refers to fragility or something requiring careful handling, but can also describe refined tastes or fine details.

  • The dancer moved with incredible delicacy
  • The old vase is a family delicacy that should be handled with care
nuance

Helps describe slight differences or variations in meaning, expression, or sound.

  • She understood the nuances of his argument
  • The actor captured the nuances of her character beautifully
sensitivity

Describes the quality of being easily affected by external influences or having great emotional responsiveness.

  • His sensitivity to criticism makes him a bit difficult to work with
  • The device's sensitivity allows it to detect even the smallest changes

Examples of usage

  • I admire the subtleness of his approach to problem-solving.
  • Her subtleness in handling difficult situations is truly remarkable.

Translations

Translations of the word "subtleness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subtileza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค•เฅเคทเฅเคฎเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feinheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketelitian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะฝะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ subtelnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพฎๅฆ™ใ• (ใณใฟใ‚‡ใ†ใ•)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท subtilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sutileza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท incelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋ฌ˜ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jemnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jemnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพฎๅฆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ subtilnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญnleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒฅแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ incษ™lik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sutileza

Etymology

The word 'subtleness' is derived from the adjective 'subtle,' which originated from the Latin word 'subtilis,' meaning 'fine' or 'thin.' The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the quality of being delicate or nuanced. Over time, 'subtleness' has come to represent the art of conveying complex ideas or emotions in a discreet and nuanced manner.

See also: subtleties, subtlety, subtly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,320, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.