Subtleness: meaning, definitions and examples

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subtleness

[ ˈsʌtnəlnəs ]

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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

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:

🇵🇹 subtileza

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्मता

🇩🇪 Feinheit

🇮🇩 ketelitian

🇺🇦 тонкість

🇵🇱 subtelność

🇯🇵 微妙さ (びみょうさ)

🇫🇷 subtilité

🇪🇸 sutileza

🇹🇷 incelik

🇰🇷 미묘함

🇸🇦 دقة

🇨🇿 jemnost

🇸🇰 jemnosť

🇨🇳 微妙

🇸🇮 subtilnost

🇮🇸 fínleiki

🇰🇿 жұмсақтық

🇬🇪 სიფაქიზე

🇦🇿 incəlik

🇲🇽 sutileza

Word origin

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.