Examples of 'subtle' in a sentence
Meaning of "subtle"
subtle (adjective) - subtle describes something that is not immediately obvious or noticeable, requiring close attention or keen perception to fully appreciate. Subtle characteristics, flavors, or changes are delicate, understated, or nuanced, often adding depth and sophistication to a situation or art
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- Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood.
- Barely noticeable, not obvious, indistinct.
- Cleverly contrived.
- Cunning, skillful.
How to use "subtle" in a sentence
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Nothing subtle about that shade of rouge.
I was hoping for something a bit more subtle.
Those measures constituted a subtle reflection of xenophobia.
Those subtle changes under your skin.
I do not need your subtle charm on this.
Subtle grace note before the third.
Or with dense but subtle undertones of olives.
As subtle as a cockroach crawling across a white rug.
Some obstacle or some subtle form of discouragement.
It was subtle and beautifully gradated in its tonality.
This demonstrates that subtle distinctions are useful.
The subtle scent of flowers in her hair.
It feels as these subtle curves and angles.
Subtle differences at baseline were not clinically relevant.
I am wearing it as a subtle subliminal show of our support.
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The dance begins with a subtle hint.
There is a subtle differentiation between the striae.
They are not gonna be subtle from now on.
Direct or subtle critique will not be acceptable.
Usually people are more subtle about this.
I think a subtle colour suits you better.
I can sense the most subtle of changes.
Something subtle about her being transfigured her.
I would heard you were much more subtle.
They were not subtle and were not meant to be.
I am trying to read those little subtle hints.
These are the subtle concentric astral spheres.
Your misfortune helped me in this subtle revenge.
It has to be real subtle so as no one will notice it.
I prefer something a bit more subtle like.
Clarity enhances subtle yet important details.
Perhaps we did not express it in a very subtle way.
Maybe you were too subtle at the beginning.
In the subtle symbolism of this wonderful picture.
Mom stopped being subtle a long time ago.
You might just be a little bit subtle.
Creative interpretation is a subtle challenge to biblical authority.
Plus you guys are not exactly subtle.
The wallpaper had a subtle floral pattern.
Another subtle difference is the emphasis on verbs.
I should dress more subtle and understated.
The most common verbal indicators are subtle.
You are the least subtle person alive.
But pollen forensics can be very subtle.
About as subtle as that dress you are wearing.
I can not see any subtle plan.
There are subtle spots or luminescent spots on the screen.
This is for more subtle DoS attacks.
What we did with our bodies was extremely subtle.
Those are really subtle possibilities that might.
