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subtlety in Swedish

subtlety in Swedish is subtilitet, finess — subtlety means the quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.

subtlety in Swedish

subtilitet
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)
subtilitet
noun
(countable) An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
finess
noun
(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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Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "subtlety" in Swedish?

"subtlety" in Swedish is subtilitet, finess. 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 Swedish, "subtlety" is subtilitet, finess.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "subtlety": subtilitet, finess.

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