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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 yvlog 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
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of subtle1
Example Sentences
Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - Antarctic marine creatures, from Space.
Tarragon has a subtle anise, fennel-like flavor, and its leaves are slender and softer than other herbs.
It’s common after disasters for foreign countries to donate to relief efforts in a show of goodwill and a subtle flexing of soft power.
“His gift was so overt and so subtle that he became the best part of the movies he merely supported,” Brosser-Akner wrote.
The signaling was subtle but clear: We come to this place for flexing.
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