noun
the quality or state of being subtle; delicacy or exactness of perception or discrimination
adjective
subtle (related adjective)
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The artist's painting displayed a great level of subtlety in its use of light and shadow.
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I appreciate the subtlety of her sense of humor, it's not always obvious but it's there.
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The subtlety of his flirting game is next level, he knows how to drop hints without being too obvious.
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The subtlety of her words cut through the tension in the room like a sharp knife.