subtle
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SUBTLE
[or more subtle; most subtle]
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hard to notice or see
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not obvious
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a subtle difference in meaning between the words
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subtle changes/variations
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the subtlest details
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Racial discrimination still exists, only now it's subtler than it once was.
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subtle flavors
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clever and indirect
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not showing your real purpose
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When it comes to giving criticism, sometimes it's best to take a subtle approach.
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He didn't seem to understand my subtle hints.
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It was her subtle way of telling me to mind my own business.
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having or showing skill at recognizing and understanding things that are not obvious
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perceptive
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She has a subtle mind.
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a subtle analysis
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subtly different shades of red
