Dictionary Check: subtlety
"subtlety" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
points
Words with Friends
15
points
Definition
noun
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example:
"without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"
noun
the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
Example:
"you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew"
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