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subtleness

Meanings

  • the quality of being subtle, delicate, or refined.

    - "She had a subtle sense of humor."
    - "His playing was characterized by a delicate touch."
    - "The artist captured the subtle nuances of the landscape."
    - "The chef used a subtle blend of spices to enhance the flavor of the dish."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with subtleness
bell , cell , fell , hell , melt , net , pellet , shell , sell , tell , troll , toll
Homophones
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Variants
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subtle , subtleness , subtlenesses , subtler , subtlest , subtly
Forms
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The concept of subtlety can take various forms depending on the context in which it is used. Here are some common forms of subtlety: 1. Subtle language: The use of language in a subtle or nuanced way to convey complex ideas or emotions. 2. Subtle visual effects: The use of visual effects in a subtle or nuanced way to create intricate or subtle visual effects. 3. Subtle musical effects: The use of musical effects in a subtle or nuanced way to create complex or nuanced musical effects. 4. Subtle emotional expression: The use of subtle or nuanced emotional expression to convey complex or nuanced emotional states. 5. Subtle symbolic expression: The use of subtle or nuanced symbolic expression to convey complex or nuanced symbolic meanings. Overall, the concept of subtlety can take many different forms, and it is often used to convey complex or nuanced ideas, emotions, or symbols in a delicate or subtle way.

Etymology
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From Old French subtil, from Latin subtilis 'gently woven, delicate'.

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  1. subtlety: The quality of being subtle or delicate in thought, speech, or behavior.

  2. sensitivity: The ability to perceive or respond to subtle or delicate stimuli, such as emotions, sensations, or ideas.

  3. nuance: A subtle or delicate difference or shade in thought, speech, or behavior, or in a work of art, literature, or music.

  4. refinement: The process or result of making something subtle, delicate, or sophisticated, or of improving the quality or character of something, such as a work of art, literature, or music, or a personal quality or behavior.

  5. sublimity: A quality of greatness, grandeur, or beauty, or of being lofty, exalted, or majestic, or of inspiring awe, reverence, or admiration.

Quotes
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  1. These days, some of the most exciting cooking with brown rice is taking place in Japan, where purveyors are beginning to embrace the "subtle" variations that can be achieved through custom-milling and cooks are repurposing traditional techniques and dishes to accommodate the food's flavors and textures.

    - Karen Shimizu,{it}Saveur{/it},May 2008

  2. Although artists and patrons in Venice still sought images of ideal figures, they insisted that this imagery be rooted in a more "subtle" and insightful interpretation of human life and character.

    - Andrew Butterfield,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},16 July 2009

  3. The language of the face communicates maximum information through the "subtlest" inflections. The interfaces of our souls are designed to be read in a heartbeat.

    - Steve Silberman,{it}Wired{/it},May 2003
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Subtlety is a value in various cultures around the world. In literature, subtlety can refer to the use of clever or intricate language, symbolism, or metaphor to convey complex ideas or emotions. In art, subtlety can refer to the use of delicate or refined techniques, materials, or colors to create intricate or subtle visual effects. In music, subtlety can refer to the use of intricate or subtle melodies, harmonies, or rhythms to create complex or nuanced musical effects. In daily life, subtlety can refer to the ability to perceive or understand delicate or subtle things, or the ability to communicate or express complex ideas or emotions in a delicate or subtle way.

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