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subtle

/ˈsʌt(ə)l/

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adjective

Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.

Examples :

"The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully."

attitude quality style character mind appearance

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adjective

(of a thing) Cleverly contrived.

Examples :

"The teacher's subtle suggestion to study harder was very effective. "

style quality ability

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adjective

(of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.

Examples :

"The student's subtle approach to answering the tricky questions impressed the teacher. "

character animal person

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adjective

Examples :

"The teacher's subtle criticism of my work was insidious; it slowly chipped away at my confidence. "

character mind negative

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adjective

Tenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency.

Examples :

"The aroma of the perfume was subtle, barely noticeable in the crowded room. "

quality appearance style abstract

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adjective

Refined; exquisite.

Examples :

"The chef's new dish had a subtle, exquisite flavor of lemon and thyme. "

style art quality appearance