subtle — so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌtl/
Korean meaning: 미묘한, 감지하기 어려운, 정교한
Korean pronunciation: 서틀 (강세: 서틀)
Example Sentences
- My mom's subtle way of asking if I'm dating someone is showing me wedding magazines.
- The teacher's subtle look told me I was talking too much in class.
- There's a subtle art to eating ramen without making noise - I haven't mastered it yet.
subtle
ADJECTIVE//ˈsʌtl//
so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
Barely detectable difference in art
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Subtle thoughts in a shuttle, preparing the perfect rebuttal
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Origin
From Latin 'subtilis' meaning 'fine, thin, or delicate', derived from 'sub-' (under) and 'tela' (web or cloth), originally referring to something woven finely or thinly.
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“My mom's subtle way of asking if I'm dating someone is showing me wedding magazines.”
“The teacher's subtle look told me I was talking too much in class.”
“There's a subtle art to eating ramen without making noise - I haven't mastered it yet.”
“The subtle fragrance of jasmine filled the evening air.”
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