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:
- dodgy
- fraudulent
- cagey
- treacherous
- foxy
- covert
- sharp
- calculating
- crafty
- crooked
- shady
- guileful
- astute
- scheming
- devious
- tricky
- slippery
- deceitful
- sly
- dishonest
- shrewd
- artful
- designing
- wily
- beguiling
Antonyms:
- candid
- unworldly
- outspoken
- patent
- unconcealed
- childlike
- frank
- unaffected
- unsophisticated
- unpretentious
- unsophisticated
- impressionable
- candid
- unpretentious
- unvarnished
- outspoken
- frank
- unworldly
- honest
- unpretending
- unpretending
- simpleminded
- patent
- unvarnished
- undesigning
- honest
- unconcealed
- simpleminded
- undesigning
- unaffected
- forthright
- childlike
- forthright
- aboveboard
- impressionable
- aboveboard
Synonyms:
- Machiavellian
- secret
- undercover
- serpentine
- knavish
- underhand
- cagy
- shifty
- furtive
- glib
- surreptitious
- underhanded
- insincere
- hypocritical
- insinuating
- backhanded
- unscrupulous
- sneaky
- oblique
- circular
- clandestine
- circuitous
- two-faced
- facile
- plotting
- smooth-tongued
- concealed
- roundabout
- stealthy
- mealy
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
slick, deceptive, cute,cunning, dodgy, fraudulent, cagey, treacherous, foxy, covert
public, natural, guileless, direct, innocent, straightforward, plain, natural, ingenuous, simple
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.
