subtle Synonyms
Strongest:
- plain
- artless
- obvious
- public
- natural
- innocent
- ingenuous
- natural
- plain
- public
- open
- guileless
- innocent
- sincere
- real
- ingenuous
- guileless
- open
- straightforward
- straightforward
- artless
- direct
- sincere
- simple
- obvious
- real
- simple
- direct
Strong:
- forthright
- candid
- unaffected
- unconcealed
- candid
- unaffected
- unconcealed
- aboveboard
- unworldly
- frank
- undesigning
- undesigning
- unvarnished
- unpretending
- patent
- frank
- simpleminded
- impressionable
- patent
- outspoken
- forthright
- aboveboard
- unpretentious
- simpleminded
- impressionable
- childlike
- unsophisticated
- honest
- childlike
- unpretending
- unsophisticated
- unpretentious
- unvarnished
- honest
- unworldly
- outspoken
Weak:
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
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
deceptive,cunning, slick, cute, tricky, shady,artful, calculating, fraudulent, beguiling
plain, artless,obvious, public, natural, innocent, ingenuous, natural, plain, public
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.
