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Meaning
Adj
●
Hard to
grasp
; not
obvious
or
easily
understood.
●
Barely
noticeable
, not
obvious
, indistinct.
●
Cleverly contrived.
●
Cunning, skillful.
●
Insidious.
●
Tenuous;
rarefied
; of low
density
or
thin
consistency.
●
Refined; exquisite.
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Wiktionary
Origin
subtle
English
sotil
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Subtle
Tricky
Nice
Delicate
Knotty
Indistinct
Crafty
Cunning
Skillful
Deceptive
Malicious
Subtil
Subtile
Suttle
Ethereal
Perceptive
Nuanced
Fine-Grained
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Antonyms
Simple
Distinct
Manifest
Obvious
Notable
Related
Clever
Tasteful
Dramatic
Overt
Profound
Sophisticated
Deliberate
Poignant
Elegant
Discreet
Blatant
Humorous
Complicated
Poetic
Simple
Understated
Noticeable
Obvious
Vague
Beautiful
Playful
Artful
Mysterious
Suggestive
Casual
Descriptive
Gentle
Bold
Complex
Serious
Intense
Deep
Mild
Intricate
Subliminal
Provocative
Modest
Powerful
Vivid
Explicit
Simplistic
Natural
Sinister
Expressive
Abstract
Cryptic
Superficial
Severe
Gradual
Real
Indirect
Sharp
Whimsical
Predictable
Forceful
Stylish
Straightforward
Sensual
Ambiguous
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Rhymes
Guttle
Subtle
Tuttle
Shuttle
Abuttal
Scuttle
Rebuttal
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