
Subtlety
Easily Missed
Subtlety is often used to describe details that are easily overlooked but important for full understanding.

The subtlety of her smile revealed her true feelings.
Art and Literature
In art and literature, subtlety can refer to fine distinctions that require careful attention to notice.

Critics praised the subtlety of the writer's character development.
Emotional Nuances
Subtlety can convey complex emotions without stating them explicitly.

His acting was full of subtlety, expressing the character's turmoil.
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AmbiguityDelicacyFinesseNuanceRefinementSophisticatedSuggestion
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