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Detailed Synonyms for subtle in English

subtle:

subtle adj

  1. subtle
    subtle; fine
  2. subtle
  3. subtle
    – able to make fine distinctions 1
    susceptible
    – (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of 1
    • susceptible adj
      • susceptible to colds1
      • susceptible of proof1
    delicate
    – easily broken or damaged or destroyed 1
    • delicate adj
      • a kite too delicate to fly safely1
    subtle
    – able to make fine distinctions 1
    tender
    – given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality 1
    • tender adj
      • a tender heart1
      • a tender smile1
      • tender loving care1
      • tender memories1
      • a tender mother1
    oversensitive
    – unduly sensitive or thin-skinned 1
  4. subtle
    – able to make fine distinctions 1
    subtle
    – able to make fine distinctions 1
  5. subtle
    – working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way 1
    subtle; pernicious; insidious
    – working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way 1
  6. subtle
    – difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze 1
    elusive; subtle
    – difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze 1
    • elusive adj
      • that elusive thing the soul1
    • subtle adj
      • his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change1
      • a subtle difference1

Related Words for "subtle":

  • subtler, subtlest

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Related Definitions for "subtle":

  1. working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way1
    • a subtle poison1
  2. difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze1
    • his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change1
    • a subtle difference1
  3. able to make fine distinctions1
    • a subtle mind1

Related Synonyms for subtle