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subtlety
subtlety
/ˈsʌtəlti/
noun
(
)
The quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
(
niceness
,
subtlety
)
the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
You had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew
you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew
(
)
A subtle difference in meaning, opinion or attitude
(
nicety
,
refinement
,
nuance
,
shade
,
subtlety
)
a subtle difference in meaning, opinion or attitude
Without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
Don't argue about shades of meaning
don't argue about shades of meaning
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