Associations to the word «Subtlety»
Noun
- Temper
- Reader
- Strauss
- Touch
- Tribune
- Poe
- Intelligence
- Discretion
- Eliot
- Esteem
- Dialogue
- Truth
- Theologian
- Temperament
- Belisarius
- Satan
- Praise
- Intensity
- Writing
- Grace
- Contrary
- Lucien
- Verse
- Bearing
- Commentary
- Spirit
- Conception
- Dwarf
- Admiration
- Translator
- Chi
- Impression
- Degree
- Execution
- Twist
- Courage
- Colour
- Context
- Style
- Spectator
- Power
- Simple
- Accent
- Contemporary
- Doubt
- Instrument
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
SUBTLETY, noun. (uncountable) The quality or fact of being subtle.
SUBTLETY, noun. (countable) An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
SUBTLETY, noun. (countable) An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
Dictionary definition
SUBTLETY, noun. A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning".
SUBTLETY, noun. The quality of being difficult to detect or analyze; "you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew".
Wise words
Life has no meaning unless one lives it with a will, at
least to the limit of one's will. Virtue, good, evil are
nothing but words, unless one takes them apart in order to
build something with them; they do not win their true
meaning until one knows how to apply them.