subtle
11subtle — has a corresponding adverb subtly, and the noun is subtlety (which is also countable with a plural form subtleties). The b is silent in all these forms …
12subtle — 01. There is a [subtle] difference in meaning between the two words that is difficult to explain. 02. His sense of humor is quite [subtle], so sometimes it s hard to know if he is joking or if he s serious. 03. Her novels have a common theme… …
13subtle — sub|tle [ˈsʌtl] adj comparative subtler or more subtle superlative subtlest [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: soutil, from Latin subtilis finely woven, subtle , from tela something woven ] 1.) not easy to notice or understand unless you pay …
14subtle — [[t]sʌ̱t(ə)l[/t]] subtler, subtlest 1) ADJ GRADED 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. Ant: blatant,… …
15subtle — [ˈsʌt(ə)l] adj 1) not obvious, and therefore difficult to notice subtle changes[/ex] subtle threats/discrimination[/ex] subtle advertising (= that persuades people in a subtle way)[/ex] a subtle hint[/ex] 2) showing an ability to notice and… …
16subtle — adjective (subtler; subtlest) Etymology: Middle English sotil, subtile, from Anglo French, from Latin subtilis, literally, finely textured, from sub + tela cloth on a loom; akin to Latin texere to weave more at technical Date: 14th century 1. a.… …
17subtle — subtleness, n. subtly, adv. /sut l/, adj., subtler, subtlest. 1. thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor. 2. fine or delicate in meaning or intent; difficult to perceive or understand: subtle irony. 3. delicate or faint and mysterious:… …
18subtle — sub|tle [ sʌtl ] adjective ** 1. ) not obvious, and therefore difficult to notice: a subtle scent of lilacs I detected a subtle change in his attitude toward us. 2. ) indirect in a way that prevents people from noticing what you are trying to do …
19subtle */*/ — UK [ˈsʌt(ə)l] / US adjective 1) not obvious, and therefore difficult to notice a subtle scent of lilacs I detected a subtle change in his attitude towards us. 2) indirect in a way that prevents people from noticing what you are trying to do He… …
20subtle — adjective 1 not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention: a subtle flavor of oranges | The pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences between them. 2 someone who is subtle uses indirect methods to hide what they… …
