English-Finnish translations for subtlety

• hienovaraisuus

Definition of subtlety

• The quality of being subtle
• An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction
• An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another
• The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality
• A trick that creates a false appearance
• The property of having a low density or thin consistency
• The property of being able to penetrate materials easily

Examples

• the subtlety of the Mona Lisa’s smile
• the subtlety of a writer’s analysis / of a singer’s phrasing
• With all his usual subtlety, he quietly fixed the problem before anyone else noticed it.
• The subtleties of this overture are often overlooked
• At the kings coronation feast, several subtleties were served between main courses.

Related words

• subtle
• subtly
• subtleness