Synonyms for subtleness
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The property of being subtle, of avoiding brute force and instead being clever or skillful.
The movie was praised for the subtleness of its themes. None of it came off as being too preachy.
Forms
- Plural
- subtlenesses → subtleties…
Example sentences
- subtlety Subtlety has never been your strong suit.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| subtleness | rising | |
| subtlety | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- subtlety3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (subtlety3 = 3 syllables).