Shoot I'm having spelling issues. Ok how do you spell the word "Subtlety"?
anonymous
2007-05-03 05:29:07 UTC
from the word Subtle... the spelling above just does not seem to be correct...
I wanted to say "...imposition of these beliefs [however subtlety relayed].. etc, etc
Nineteen answers:
john g
2007-05-03 06:18:20 UTC
As some people have realised, your problem is with grammar rather than spelling. You need to know the difference between nouns and adverbs and where their uses are appropriate.
In the sentence you give, you need an adverb, because it qualifies the verb 'relayed'.
'Subtly' is the one to use in this instance.
Gaymes Last Orchestra
2007-05-03 05:33:41 UTC
In the context you want to use it, it will be an adverb. You would use subtly, instead of subtlety, which is a noun, meaning the quality of being subtle.
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2007-05-04 17:55:40 UTC
Subtle, subtly
Looks as they say are deceiving ,
Subtle is a strange word to spell.
anonymous
2007-05-03 05:32:40 UTC
Subtly
MISSY G
2007-05-03 05:32:51 UTC
Try your spell checker, the answer is subtlety
Already Saved
2007-05-03 14:09:49 UTC
It is 'subtly relayed', but 'used subtlety in relaying'.
anonymous
2007-05-03 05:35:18 UTC
Subtlety: noun: the quality or state of being subtle
Boudicca
2007-05-03 05:32:08 UTC
Subtly: Adjective a describing word
anonymous
2007-05-03 16:04:56 UTC
The word you're looking for is "subtly". The one you've spelt in your question is the noun.
Andrew1968
2007-05-03 05:33:20 UTC
subtlety thats how but use your spell check
anonymous
2007-05-03 05:37:40 UTC
Subtlety - spellchecker says so.
DarkChoco
2007-05-03 05:32:19 UTC
subtly
A adverb
1 subtly
in a subtle manner; "late nineteenth-century French opera at its most beautiful, subtly romantic with a twilight melancholy"
jastupalupe
2007-05-03 05:32:20 UTC
There is a think called spell check or you could look it up in an online dictionary. The internets is full of fun information.
Beanbag
2007-05-03 05:32:14 UTC
You are correct - subtlety.
anonymous
2007-05-03 05:32:43 UTC
subtlety
anonymous
2007-05-03 05:37:15 UTC
subtlety
Splishy
2007-05-03 05:32:52 UTC
subtly
Elizabeth L
2007-05-03 05:34:42 UTC
it is spelt subtlety.
aidanj
2007-05-03 05:34:22 UTC
you can use spell check anytime ps i would tell you but donnt know my self
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