Definition

A quality of being extremely subtle or delicate, often to an excessive degree, making it hard to notice or understand.

Example

The artist's work is filled with a sense of supersubtlety that invites viewers to look closer.

Conversation

Did you notice the supersubtlety in that painting at the gallery?

Yeah, the details were really impressive, almost too intricate.

I feel like sometimes artists go overboard with that kind of supersubtlety.

True, it can make the artwork feel less accessible to the average viewer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Supersubtlety → It is formed from "super-" (meaning above or beyond) and "subtlety" (from Latin "subtilitas", meaning fineness or delicacy). The word refers to a quality that is beyond mere subtlety, indicating an extreme level of finesse or intricacy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'super-' meaning above and 'subtlety' referring to fineness — this helps you remember that 'supersubtlety' means an extraordinary level of delicacy or intricacy.

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