Definition of subtlety

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  • subtlety is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • subtlety is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
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Definition of subtlety

  • the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze (noun)

    Examples

    1. you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew

    Synonyms

    1. niceness
  • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. nicety
    2. nuance
    3. refinement
    4. shade

See definition of subtlety in Merriam Webster