subtle

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/ˈsʌt(ə)l/ English

Definitions

adjective

Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.“The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully.”
(of a thing) Cleverly contrived.
(of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.
Insidious.

Related words

Synonyms

crafty cunning skillful deceptive malicious elusive insidious pernicious delicate impalpable perceptive harmful hidden discreet minor secretive low-profile slight

Antonyms

Associated

nuances differences cues clues humour flavor variations tones knife expressions humor facial

Rhymes

scuttle guttle rebuttal victual shuttle cuttle wittol coal scuttle unsubtle quittal

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