Meaning
subtlety, nicety
- the quality of being delicate, fine, or sharp (physical or mental)
- a subtle distinction, clever nuance, or intricate quibble
In a sentence
È una sottigliezza giuridica che pochi riescono a cogliere.
It is a legal subtlety that few manage to grasp.
Ha spiegato l'argomento con straordinaria sottigliezza logica.
He explained the topic with extraordinary logical subtlety.
Non perdiamoci in inutili sottigliezze verbali.
Let's not get lost in useless verbal quibbles.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sottigliezza | feminine · singular |
| sottigliezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers to mental sharpness or subtle technical distinctions.
- Plural is 'sottigliezze'.