English dictionary

subtlety

/'s/@/t/-/lt/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

noun.communication

Synonyms nicety nuance refinement shade

Source: WordNet 3.0
the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze

noun.attribute

Examples
You had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew.

Synonyms niceness

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality or state of being subtle, or sly; cunning; craftiness; artfulness.

noun

Source: webster1913