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subtlety

nounCommon GRE wordMore S words

fine distinction or delicate, understated quality

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Subtlety in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing subtlety in a sentence.

The subtlety of her argument was lost on a hurried reader.

Synonyms
nuancedelicacyrefinement
Antonyms
bluntnessobviousness
Common questions

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Subtlety (noun) means fine distinction or delicate, understated quality
Here is subtlety used in an example sentence: "The subtlety of her argument was lost on a hurried reader."
Common synonyms for subtlety include nuance, delicacy, refinement.
Antonyms of subtlety include bluntness, obviousness.
Subtlety is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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