SUBTLETY Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word subtlety. (close relations)
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| nuance | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | ||||||
| craftiness | nounn | |||||
noun • shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception • the quality of being crafty | ||||||
| cunning | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception • crafty artfulness (especially in deception) adjective satellite • attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness • marked by skill in deception • showing inventiveness and skill | ||||||
| refinement | nounn | |||||
noun • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • the result of improving something • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | ||||||
| acumen | nounn | |||||
noun • a tapering point • shrewdness shown by keen insight | ||||||
| artfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage | ||||||
| astuteness | nounn | |||||
noun • intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings) • the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas | ||||||
| cleverness | nounn | |||||
noun • the power of creative imagination • intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty • the property of being ingenious | ||||||
| delicacy | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance • something considered choice to eat • refined taste; tact • slenderness • lack of physical strength • subtly skillful handling of a situation • lightness in movement or manner | ||||||
| dexterity | nounn | |||||
noun • adroitness in using the hands | ||||||
| elegance | nounn | |||||
noun • a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste • a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics) | ||||||
| finesse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • subtly skillful handling of a situation | ||||||
| grace | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors • (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence • elegance and beauty of movement or expression • a sense of propriety and consideration for others • a disposition to kindness and compassion • a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at | ||||||
| ingenuity | nounn | |||||
noun • the power of creative imagination • the property of being ingenious | ||||||
| intelligence | nounn | |||||
noun • the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience • a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy • secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy) • information about recent and important events • the operation of gathering information about an enemy | ||||||
| perceptiveness | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of understanding • delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) • perception of that which is obscure • the quality of insight and sympathetic understanding | ||||||
| precision | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance | ||||||
| shrewdness | nounn | |||||
noun • intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings) | ||||||
| skill | nounn | |||||
noun • an ability that has been acquired by training • ability to produce solutions in some problem domain | ||||||
| sophistication | nounn | |||||
noun • uplifting enlightenment • a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone • being expert or having knowledge of some technical subject • the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly through cultivation or experience or disillusionment • falsification by the use of sophistry; misleading by means of specious fallacies | ||||||
