Subtle
/ˈsʌtəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
She gave a subtle hint about the upcoming changes.
- (adj.) Clever or indirect, making something not immediately obvious or detectable.
The lawyer used subtle arguments to persuade the jury.
Forms
- subtler
- subtlest
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Commentary
Use 'subtle' to describe nuances that require careful attention to recognize, often useful in legal argumentation where implications are not overt.
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