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subtle
[ suht-l ]
adjective
- thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor.
- fine or delicate in meaning or intent; difficult to perceive or understand:
subtle irony.
- delicate or faint and mysterious:
a subtle smile.
- requiring mental acuteness, penetration, or discernment:
a subtle philosophy.
- characterized by mental acuteness or penetration:
a subtle understanding.
- cunning, wily, or crafty:
a subtle liar.
Synonyms: , , ,
- insidious in operation:
subtle poison.
- skillful, clever, or ingenious:
a subtle painter.
subtle
/ ˈʌə /
adjective
- not immediately obvious or comprehensible
- difficult to detect or analyse, often through being delicate or highly refined
a subtle scent
- showing or making or capable of showing or making fine distinctions of meaning
- marked by or requiring mental acuteness or ingenuity; discriminating
- delicate or faint
a subtle shade
- cunning or wily
a subtle rogue
- operating or executed in secret
a subtle intrigue
Derived Forms
- ˈܲٱԱ, noun
- ˈܲٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·ٱ·Ա noun
- ܲ·ٱ adverb
- ··ܲ·ٱ adjective
- hy·per·ܲ·ٱ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·ܲ·ٱ adjective
- non·ܲ·ٱ·Ա noun
- ··ܲ·ٱ adjective
- ··ܲ·ٱ adjective
- ܲ·ܲ·ٱ adjective
- un·ܲ·ٱ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of subtle1
Example Sentences
"It is a subtle yet potent tactic of domestic violence, aimed at keeping the victim under control," he says.
But that first script was well calibrated with subtle humor and romance.
The subtle magic of the Shipping Forecast is celebrated in a special concert, in Belfast's Ulster Hall, featuring Radio 4's continuity announcers and a new work by poet laureate Simon Armitage.
Yet, the reality is Guardiola is making subtle tweaks as the season goes on.
The impact of sex as a biological variable is far more subtle and pervasive than it may seem.
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