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Subtle

/ˈsʌt(ə)l/

Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.

📖 Definitions of "Subtle"

adjective
  1. 1

    Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.

    "The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully."

  2. 2

    (of a thing) Cleverly contrived.

  3. 3

    (of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.

  4. 4

    Insidious.

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