noun (plural subtleties)
1 [U] the quality of being subtle:
It's a thrilling movie even though it lacks subtlety.
2 [C,usually pl.] the small but important details or aspects of sth:
the subtleties of language * the subtleties of the British constitution
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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