subtleties
Meaning
plural of subtlety
subtlety
- (countable, uncountable) The quality of being subtle.
- (countable, uncountable) The quality of being subtle.
- (countable, uncountable) The quality of being subtle.
- (countable, uncountable) The quality of being subtle.
- (countable) An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
- (countable, historical) An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
- (archaic, countable, uncountable) The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality.
- (countable, obsolete) A trick that creates a false appearance.
- (obsolete, uncountable) The property of having a low density or thin consistency.
- (obsolete, uncountable) The property of being able to penetrate materials easily.
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