subtlety

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Synonyms: subtlely, subtle, subtility, subtly, subtilty, subtler, sutlery, sublet, subtlest, sublets, subtilely

Antonyms: subtlely, subtle, subtility, subtly, subtilty, subtler, sutlery, sublet, subtlest, sublets, subtilely

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The quality of being [[subtle]].
2. {{lb|en|countable}} An instance of being [[subtle]], a [[subtle]] thing, especially a subtle [[argument]] or [[distinction]].
3. {{lb|en|countable|historical}} An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
4. {{lb|en|uncountable|countable|archaic}} The quality of being [[clever]] in [[surreptitious]] or [[deceitful]] [[behaviour]]; an act or argument that shows this quality.
5. {{lb|en|countable|obsolete}} A [[trick]] that creates a [[false]] appearance.
6. {{lb|en|uncountable|obsolete}} The [[property]] of having a low [[density]] or thin [[consistency]].
7. {{lb|en|uncountable|obsolete}} The [[property]] of being able to [[penetrate]] [[material]]s easily.

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