subtlety
/ˈsʌt(ə)lti/ · noun
Meaning
- The quality of being subtle.
- An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
- An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
- The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality.
- A trick that creates a false appearance.
- The property of having a low density or thin consistency.
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