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subtlety in German

subtlety in German is Subtilität, Feinheit, Feinsinn — subtlety means the quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.

subtlety in German

Subtilität
noun
The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out. (of things)
Feinheit
noun
The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out. (of things)
Feinsinn
noun
The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out. (of things)
Feinsinnigkeit
noun
The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out. (of things)
Geschicklichkeit
noun
The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out. (of things)
Raffinesse
noun
The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out. (of things)

What does "subtlety" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.
    "The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it."
  2. noun A fine or precise detail, especially one that is easy to overlook.
    "Learning a language means picking up the subtleties of tone as well as grammar."

subtlety in a sentence

  • The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it.
  • Learning a language means picking up the subtleties of tone as well as grammar.
  • He appreciated the subtleties of the wine that a novice would miss.

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What is "subtlety" in German?

"subtlety" in German is Subtilität, Feinheit, Feinsinn. subtlety means: The quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.

How do you use "subtlety" in a sentence?

Example: "The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it." In German, "subtlety" is Subtilität, Feinheit, Feinsinn.

Are there other ways to say "subtlety" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "subtlety": Subtilität, Feinheit, Feinsinn, Feinsinnigkeit, Geschicklichkeit, Raffinesse.

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