subtlety — the quality of being subtle; delicate skill in handling or treating something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being subtle; delicate skill in handling or treating something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌtəlti/
Korean meaning: 미묘함, 정교함; 섬세한 기교나 교묘함
Korean pronunciation: **서**틀티
Example Sentences
- He completely missed the subtlety of her sarcastic comment and thought she was being sincere.
- The chef's subtlety in combining flavors created a masterpiece dish.
- Politicians often use subtlety to avoid giving direct answers to difficult questions.
subtlety
NOUN//ˈsʌtəlti//
the quality of being subtle; delicate skill in handling or treating something
the quality of being subtle; delicate skill in handling or treating something
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Origin
라틴어 'subtilis'(정교한, 섬세한)에서 유래. 원래 '직조가 촘촘한' 천을 의미했던 것이 '정교하고 미묘한' 의미로 발전했다.
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“He completely missed the subtlety of her sarcastic comment and thought she was being sincere.”
“The chef's subtlety in combining flavors created a masterpiece dish.”
“Politicians often use subtlety to avoid giving direct answers to difficult questions.”
“The subtlety of his hint was lost on his dense roommate who kept playing loud music.”
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