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subtlety in Russian

subtlety in Russian is то́нкость, утончённость — subtlety means the quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.

subtlety in Russian

то́нкость
noun
Pronounced: tonkost
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)
утончённость
noun
Pronounced: utonchyonnost
(countable) An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "subtlety" in Russian?

"subtlety" in Russian is то́нкость, утончённость. subtlety means: The quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.

How do you pronounce то́нкость?

"subtlety" in Russian is то́нкость, pronounced "tonkost".

How do you use "subtlety" in a sentence?

Example: "The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it." In Russian, "subtlety" is то́нкость, утончённость.

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

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "subtlety": то́нкость, утончённость.

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