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subtle adjective

  /ˈsʌtl̩/ , /ˈsʌtəl/ , [ˈsʌɾɫ̩]
  • Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
 subtil, dezent, fast unmerklich, feinsinnig, haarfein
  • (archaic) Of a person or animal, or of an action or words: clever or skilful in a crafty or devious way; cunning, sly, wily.
 subtil

subtleness noun

  • The property of being subtle, of avoiding brute force and instead being clever or skillful.
 Hintergründigkeit, Nuanciertheit, Subtilität, Zwischentöne
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