subtlety
/ˈsʌtlti/
sub · tle · ty
ˈsʌt · l · ti
English Definition
n. the quality of being delicate or precise
Significado en Español
sutileza
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự tinh tế
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “subtlety”:
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A
bluntness
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B
nuance
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C
crudeness
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D
obviousness
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B — nuance.
“subtlety” means n. the quality of being delicate or precise
Common questions about “subtlety”
What does “subtlety” mean?
subtlety — n. the quality of being delicate or precise. In Chinese: 微妙，精细.
How do you pronounce “subtlety”?
subtlety is pronounced /ˈsʌtlti/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sub · tle · ty.
Is “subtlety” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. subtlety appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
