Subtlety

sub·tle·ty
noun \ˈsə-təl-tē\

: the quality or state of being subtle

: a small detail that is usually important but not obvious
plural sub·tle·ties

Full Definition of SUBTLETY
1 the quality or state of being subtle
2 something subtle

Examples of SUBTLETY

1. The pianist performed with subtlety and passion.
2. We appreciated the subtlety with which our host indicated that it was time to leave: he volunteered to pack us a little lunch for the road

Origin of SUBTLETY
Middle English sotilte, subtilte, from Anglo-French sotilté, from Latin subtilitat-, subtilitas, from subtilis
First Known Use: 14th century

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