But there are subtle ways in which one can gauge the standing of, say, a footman or maid by the way in which they address their superiors.

The scruffy, careless good looks seemed to change, in some subtle way, like a mask that shrinks to fit the changing face beneath.

You have a quiet inner confidence and a subtle way of letting people know you mean business.

You will find a subtle way to help a friend who is too proud to ask.

You find a subtle way to redesign a relationship so pleasures and responsibilities are shared fairly.