subtilizing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb mark fine distinctions and subtleties, as among words
  2. verb make more subtle or refined
  3. verb make (senses) more keen

Synonyms

subtilize

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