subtle (Meaning)
subtle (s)
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
able to make fine distinctions
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
Synonyms & Antonyms of subtle
Synonyms:
- calculating
- scheming
- guileful
- wily
- sly
- treacherous
- astute
- designing
- tricky
- crafty
- sharp
- slippery
- devious
- deceitful
- dodgy
- shady
- artful
- shrewd
- fraudulent
- covert
- beguiling
- cagey
- dishonest
- crooked
- foxy
Antonyms:
- patent
- unsophisticated
- candid
- frank
- undesigning
- unpretentious
- forthright
- unworldly
- aboveboard
- unaffected
- undesigning
- forthright
- unconcealed
- unsophisticated
- impressionable
- outspoken
- honest
- unpretending
- unvarnished
- frank
- unaffected
- patent
- unworldly
- outspoken
- unconcealed
- unvarnished
- impressionable
- childlike
- candid
- simpleminded
- aboveboard
- honest
- childlike
- unpretentious
- unpretending
- simpleminded
Synonyms:
- hypocritical
- circuitous
- backhanded
- serpentine
- plotting
- glib
- two-faced
- surreptitious
- smooth-tongued
- Machiavellian
- secret
- insincere
- roundabout
- circular
- shifty
- underhanded
- undercover
- cagy
- concealed
- sneaky
- facile
- oblique
- insinuating
- stealthy
- furtive
- mealy
- unscrupulous
- underhand
- clandestine
- knavish
Antonyms:
subtle Sentence Examples
- The artist's subtle brushstrokes conveyed a profound emotional depth.
- Her perfume had a subtle fragrance that lingered in the air.
- The subtle hint of lemon in the dish balanced the sweetness perfectly.
- The politician's subtle campaign strategy gradually gained momentum.
- The relationship had an underlying, subtle tension that was hardly noticeable.
- The gentle breeze carried a subtle aroma of wildflowers.
- She had a subtle sense of humor that often went unnoticed.
- The film's subtle symbolism hinted at a deeper meaning.
- The manager's subtle criticism motivated the team to improve their performance.
- The subtle glow of the nightlight illuminated the room with a warm ambiance.
FAQs About the word subtle
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze, able to make fine distinctions, working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
cunning, cute, slick, deceptive, calculating, scheming, guileful, wily, sly, treacherous
innocent, sincere, ingenuous, straightforward, sincere, public, open,obvious, direct, plain
The artist's subtle brushstrokes conveyed a profound emotional depth.
Her perfume had a subtle fragrance that lingered in the air.
The subtle hint of lemon in the dish balanced the sweetness perfectly.
The politician's subtle campaign strategy gradually gained momentum.
