Subtlety

Synonyms of subtlety

• delicacy
• nuance
• finesse

Antonyms of subtlety

• bluntness
• clumsiness
• obviousness

Collocations of subtlety

subtle hint

Frequency: 70 %

She gave him a subtle hint about what she wanted for her birthday.

subtle touch

Frequency: 60 %

His subtle touch on her shoulder reassured her during the meeting.

subtle beauty

Frequency: 55 %

The painting captured the subtle beauty of the sunset.

subtle difference

Frequency: 50 %

There was a subtle difference in the shades of blue paint.

subtle flavor

Frequency: 45 %

The dish had a subtle flavor of herbs and spices.

Idiomatic Expressions for subtlety

• Phrase: lack of subtlety
  Meaning: Refers to a lack of nuance or finesse in handling a situation.
  Usage: When criticizing someone for being too blunt or direct, one might say 'he/she lacks subtlety.'