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subtlety

/sʌbˈtɛlti/ noun · British & US
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What does subtlety mean?

noun

The quality of being subtle; a delicate or refined quality. A subtle quality or characteristic.

Example

"The artist's use of subtlety in her painting added depth and emotion to the scene."

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