subtle Antonyms
Strongest:
- artless
- real
- open
- direct
- ingenuous
- direct
- sincere
- real
- plain
- natural
- sincere
- ingenuous
- artless
- open
- obvious
- guileless
- public
- straightforward
- guileless
- straightforward
- innocent
- simple
- simple
- plain
- natural
- public
- obvious
- innocent
Strong:
- patent
- simpleminded
- outspoken
- unvarnished
- unworldly
- patent
- forthright
- candid
- candid
- unsophisticated
- undesigning
- undesigning
- unconcealed
- childlike
- simpleminded
- childlike
- unsophisticated
- honest
- impressionable
- outspoken
- impressionable
- aboveboard
- unpretentious
- unvarnished
- frank
- aboveboard
- frank
- unaffected
- unpretentious
- unaffected
- unpretending
- forthright
- unworldly
- unconcealed
- unpretending
- honest
Weak:
Meaning of subtle
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
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, crafty, dodgy, cagey, slippery, deceitful, shady
artless, real, open, direct, ingenuous, direct, sincere, real, plain, natural
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.