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subtle

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sub‧tle /ˈsʌtl/ adjective (comparative subtler or more subtle, superlative subtlest)
1not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention OPP obvious:
The pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences between them.
The warning signs of the disease are so subtle that they are often ignored.
a subtle form of racism
subtle taste/flavour/smell etc
The flavour of the dried berries is more subtle.
The dish had a subtle hint of ginger.
2behaving in a skilful and clever way, especially using indirect methods or language to hide what you are trying to do:
I think we need a more subtle approach.
a subtle plan
subtle about
She wasn’t very subtle about it. She just said she didn’t love him any more.
3very clever in noticing and understanding things → sensitive:
a subtle mind
—subtly adverb:
a subtly different colour

Subtle Clever Sub‧Tle ˈsʌtl Adjective Comparative Subtler Superlative