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subtlety

/ˈsʌtlti/
sub · tle · ty ˈsʌt · l · ti
English Definition
n. the quality of being delicate or precise
中文释义
微妙，精细
Significado en Español
sutileza
한국어 뜻
미묘함
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự tinh tế
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Example Sentence

The film is full of subtlety and depth.

这部电影充满了微妙之处和深度。

Synonyms
nuance delicacy finesse
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “subtlety”:

  1. A bluntness
  2. B nuance
  3. C crudeness
  4. D obviousness
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B — nuance. “subtlety” means n. the quality of being delicate or precise

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The chef added the spices with great ______, so no flavor overpowered another.

  1. A harshness
  2. B bluntness
  3. C subtlety
  4. D crudeness
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C — subtlety. “subtlety” means n. the quality of being delicate or precise

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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.

How do you use “subtlety” in a sentence?

The film is full of subtlety and depth. (这部电影充满了微妙之处和深度。)

What are synonyms for “subtlety”?

nuance, delicacy, finesse — all close in meaning to subtlety (n. the quality of being delicate or precise).

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.

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