Subtly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
subtly
[ หsสt.li ]
in a subtle manner
In a manner that is not immediately obvious or noticeable, often requiring close attention or observation. It can refer to something done in a discreet or understated way.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She smiled subtly, her eyes twinkling with mischief.
- He subtly hinted at his dissatisfaction without directly confronting the issue.
- The artist's use of color was subtly striking, adding depth and complexity to the painting.
not obvious or easily noticeable
Not immediately obvious or noticeable; faint or slight in degree. Something that is subtle is often cleverly hidden or disguised.
Synonyms
discreet, nuanced, understated
Examples of usage
- The suspect's smirk was a subtle indication of guilt.
- Her changes to the document were so subtle that they went unnoticed by most people.
- The film's soundtrack features subtle nuances that enhance the emotional impact of the scenes.
Translations
Translations of the word "subtly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sutilmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคทเฅเคฎเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช subtil
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan halus
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฝะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ subtelnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพฎๅฆใซ (ใณใฟใใใซ)
๐ซ๐ท subtilement
๐ช๐ธ sutilmente
๐น๐ท ince bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏธ๋ฌํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ jemnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ jemne
๐จ๐ณ ๅทงๅฆๅฐ (qiวomiร o de)
๐ธ๐ฎ subtilno
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญnt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝำะทัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแขแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ incษliklษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ sutilmente
Word origin
The word 'subtly' originated from the Latin word 'subtilis', meaning fine or thin. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the idea of something not immediately obvious or noticeable. The adverb form of 'subtle' has been used in English since the 14th century, while the adjective form dates back to the 16th century. Today, 'subtly' is commonly used to describe things that are cleverly hidden, faint, or understated.
See also: subtleness, subtleties, subtlety.