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When you read something in script form, there are some subtleties that stand out with far greater gravitas than sometimes what you see on screen.
Joe Anderson

Meaning of "subtleties" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUBTLETIES

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUBTLETIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Subtleties is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUBTLETIES

subtilization
subtilize
subtilty
subtitle
subtitled
subtitles
subtitling
subtitular
subtle
subtleness
subtlety
subtly
subtone
subtonic
subtopia
subtopian
subtopic
subtorrid
subtotal
subtotalled

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUBTLETIES

activities
anxieties
contrarieties
dubieties
entireties
gaieties
impieties
improprieties
moieties
naiveties
naughty nineties
niceties
nineties
pieties
proprieties
safeties
societies
sureties
the naughty nineties
the proprieties
varieties

Synonyms and antonyms of subtleties in the English dictionary of synonyms

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SYNONYMS OF «SUBTLETIES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «subtleties» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of subtleties

Translation of «subtleties» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUBTLETIES

Find out the translation of subtleties to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of subtleties from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «subtleties» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

细微之处
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sutilezas
570 millions of speakers

English

subtleties
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बारीकियों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدقيقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тонкости
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sutilezas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সুক্ষ্ণ বিষয়গুলো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

subtilités
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kesucian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Feinheiten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

機微
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

미묘한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Subtleties
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tinh tế
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நுணுக்கமாகவும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सूक्ष्मता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

incelikler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sottigliezze
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

subtelności
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тонкощі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

subtilități
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λεπτές αποχρώσεις
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

subtiele
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

subtiliteter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spissfindigheter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of subtleties

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBTLETIES»

The term «subtleties» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.454 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBTLETIES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about subtleties

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUBTLETIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word subtleties.
1
Joe Anderson
When you read something in script form, there are some subtleties that stand out with far greater gravitas than sometimes what you see on screen.
2
Camilla Belle
I never thought of Kim Basinger in terms of age. For me she embodies woman with her subtleties and intricacies. She's sensual and intellectually engaging, elegant with a very strong personal style.
3
William Boyd
Film is a medium of clear lines and broad strikes - which can be fantastic - but compared to the subtleties and nuances of a novel, it doesn't even get close.
4
Kate Chopin
I wonder if anyone else has an ear so tuned and sharpened as I have, to detect the music, not of the spheres, but of earth, subtleties of major and minor chord that the wind strikes upon the tree branches. Have you ever heard the earth breathe?
5
Misha Collins
When you're doing lots and lots of episodes and you're playing the same character, it's great because you really get to know the character and it becomes a really fast style and you find subtleties in it.
6
Louise Gluck
What I responded to, on the page, was the way a poem could liberate, by means of a word's setting, through subtleties of timing, of pacing, that word's full and surprising range of meaning. It seemed to me that simple language best suited this enterprise.
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Conrad Hall
It is also difficult to articulate the subtleties in cinema, because there aren't words or metaphors which describe many of the emotions you are attempting to evoke.
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Conrad Hall
With today's fast films, you can light the way your eye sees the scene. You can abuse the film and create subtleties in contrast with light and exposure, diffusion and filters. That's what makes it an art.
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Derek Hough
Whether I'm doing a routine where I want to move people, or if I want to feel moved myself, I definitely tap into those moments where it's not just dancing or movement. It might just be a hand gesture or just a slow look, or even just the way you slightly tip your head forward. These subtleties speak volumes.
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Avan Jogia
I had to learn a lot on 'Victorious' because I had never done multi-camera before. It's like music: You need to be on it, and there's no room for subtleties.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUBTLETIES»

Discover the use of subtleties in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to subtleties and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea: The Yin-Hai Jing-Wei ...
Here is the first translation into English of the complete "Yin-Hai Jing-Wei," a classic fifteenth-century text on Chinese ophthalmology.
‎1999
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The Subtleties of the Inimitable Mulla Nasrudin
Here, the subtleties of the inimitable Mulla Nasrudin's anecdotes are parallelled with the workings of the mind and designed to amuse the tea-house audience. At the same time they are intended to reach other levels.
Idries Shah, 1983
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"Celtic Subtleties": Brian Friel's Appropriation of the ...
This thesis is a literary examination of three plays from Irish playwright Brian Friel, Translations, Philadelphia, Here I Come! and Aristocrats, all of which feature a family of the O'Donnell name and all set in the fictional Donegal ...
Leslie Anne Singel, 2008
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Subtleties: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
‎2008
5
The Queen of Subtleties
A tremendously vivid, page-turning and plausible novel that depicts the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the most spirited, independent and courageous of Henry’s queens, as viewed from both the bedrooms and the kitchens of the Tudor court.
Suzannah Dunn, 2011
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--A thousand graceful subtleties: rhetoric in the poetry of ...
Robinson Jeffers's poetry has always taught that men and women "shine" through their endurance, through their acts of courage, and through their appreciation for the transcendent beauty of the natural world.
Terry Beers, 1995
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Just a Thought: Understanding the Subtleties of Life
From behind the bar, to the back porch swing on a summer night, I've learned to listen. Listening to the tales of the old folks and grasping the shiny clumps of wisdom from the stories of their lives.
C. Mike Sopranik, 2000
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Dominant Subtleties: A Study of the Subjective Uses of ...
Using Time magazine, this study aims to assess how the editors of the publication portrayed terrorists through the wording of the photograph cutlines, or captions, and whether or not the outline format changed throughout the publication ...
Katherine F. Jones, 2008
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The Subtleties of Seduction
In David Orsini's novella The Subtleties of Seduction, a boat race on Newport, Rhode Island waters during the summer of 1920 initiates a scenario of scandal, malice, and duplicity.
David Orsini, 2013
10
A Good Slave: Dwelling in the Subtleties of Bondage
So the source of good becomes a source of evil... Dr Clement Langa's learned handling of Christian beliefs, social trends and the challenges of fundamentalism has given his work cogency and a cutting edge. He does not mince his words.
Clement Langa, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUBTLETIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term subtleties is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sam Torrance on The Open 2015: Subtleties of St Andrews take …
But while St Andrews is not the hardest course to play, it is far more testing to master, and it takes most golfers a long time to learn its subtleties and intricacies. «City A.M., Jul 15»
2
Hillary: If Elected She'll Go After Guns
But Hillary has jettisoned such subtleties. If elected, she's coming for guns, and that is just how it's going to be. According to The Washington Post, Hillary is ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
3
The Seagull needs a roof to stop Chekhov's subtleties flying off
A new Seagull lands in Regent's Park. Director Matthew Dunster has lured Chekhov's classic into a leafy corner of north London to see if it needs an upgrade. «Spectator.co.uk, Jul 15»
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The Recommendation Satisfies In Its Subtleties At Ground Up
O'Neil Delapenha as Iskinder, Kevin A. Walton as Dwight, and Christian Vandepas as Aaron Feldman in Ground Up & Rising's The Recommendation. «Eyes On News, Jul 15»
5
Fundamentals, subtleties fuel Bangor's successful title defense
Bangor head coach Jeff Fahey hugs senior captain Jordan Derrah after the conclusion to Saturday's Class A baseball state championship in Augusta against the ... «Bangor Daily News, Jun 15»
6
Three things learned: The subtleties of the United States' win over …
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Abby Wambach's goal on Tuesday lifted the United States to a 1-0 win over Nigeria at BC Place, sending the U.S. through to ... «NBCSports.com, Jun 15»
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You Ought to Have a Look: Climate Change Subtleties, Hurricanes …
If Mooney were accurately quantifying the subtleties, he'd have no business inserting them into his stories at all. The fact of the matter is we examined the ... «Cato Institute, Jun 15»
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Review: Nino's subtleties let menu selections shine as stars
Photo by Lluvia Peveto-- The crab cake appetizer at Nino's is covered with a fresh slaw. The dish is neither too rich nor too spicy. Photo by Lluvia Peveto -- The ... «The Advocate, May 15»
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John Farrell: Blake Swihart Must Learn 'Subtleties' Of MLB Game …
“There's going to be some subtleties, some things that are different,” manager John Farrell said before Saturday's contest. “Particularly in game calling against ... «NESN.com, May 15»
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DFB laser module designed to test subtleties of General Relativity
Researchers at Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höch-stfrequenztechnik (FBH; Berlin, Germany) have designed and constructed a microintegrated ... «Laser Focus world, Apr 15»

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