Subtle

/ˈsʌtl̩/

Synonyms for "subtle" (382 found)

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Adjective(24 words)
microphysicalmild climatemild punishmentmildestminor colornatural looknuancedobscurepale tintperniciousrefinedrefined behaviorrefined sensibilityslightslight influencesmall alterationstealthiestsusurrantthin lineunderstated tone
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Noun(13 words)
more concealedmost gentle-nudgenuanced detailnudging approachobscure the issuequiet remarksamarsilent gesturestealthunderplayingwhiffingwhisperingwinking
Adjective(2 words)
Determiner(1 words)
the invisible world
Verb(1 words)

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subtle colorsubtle differencesubtle distinctionsubtle flavorsubtle hintsubtle shading

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Sample sentences

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There are subtle differences between the two things.

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There's a subtle difference in meaning between the two words.

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This word has a subtle nuance to it.

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There is a subtle difference between the two words.

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