subtlety
noun
the state or quality of being subtle.
subtleties
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pluralof subtlety.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Scarborn” is so Polish, so involved with the subtleties of history and class, that things might get by an American viewer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
By simply telling us that compassion is possible without depicting the subtleties of human growth, “I Swear” functions more like an educational drama than a portrait of how to make real-life change.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
“When we started talking with Oscar, he came in with his Prince stuff. When you look at his performance, you see all those subtleties, the physicality, the swagger.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
In a chat with his brother Graeme for the Football Association before he left United in 2018, Carrick himself explained the subtleties of a "great pass".
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
My mom isn’t always the best at picking up on my subtleties, but she knows that “mother” equals annoyed.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
