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subtleties

/ˈsʌtəltiz/ /ˈsʌtəlz/

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noun

The quality of being subtle.

Examples :

"Learning the subtleties of a new language, like how to politely disagree, takes time and practice. "

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An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.

Examples :

"The subtleties of this overture are often overlooked."

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An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.

Examples :

"The chef spent hours crafting the Christmas feast's subtleties, molding marzipan into realistic-looking roasted birds and spun-sugar castles. "

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The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality.

Examples :

"Her apology seemed sincere at first, but after analyzing her carefully chosen words, I noticed the subtleties in her tone that suggested she wasn't truly sorry. "

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A trick that creates a false appearance.

Examples :

"The magician used a few clever subtleties, like a hidden compartment in the box, to make the rabbit disappear. "

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The property of having a low density or thin consistency.

Examples :

"The subtleties of the watered-down paint made it difficult to achieve a rich, even color on the wall. "

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The property of being able to penetrate materials easily.

Examples :

"Because the spray paint's subtleties allowed it to seep into the cracks of the old brick wall, the graffiti artist was able to create a very detailed design. "