SUBTLE


Meaning of SUBTLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sʌt(ə)l ]

( subtler, subtlest)

1.

Something that is subtle is not immediately obvious or noticeable.

...the slow and subtle changes that take place in all living things...

Intolerance can take subtler forms too.

ADJ

• sub‧tly

The truth is subtly different...

ADV

2.

A subtle person cleverly uses indirect methods to achieve something.

I even began to exploit him in subtle ways...

ADJ

• sub‧tly

What I’ve tried very subtly to do is to reclaim language.

ADV : ADV with v

3.

Subtle smells, tastes, sounds, or colours are pleasantly complex and delicate.

...subtle shades of brown.

...delightfully subtle scents.

ADJ

• sub‧tly

...a white sofa teamed with subtly coloured rugs.

ADV

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