单词 | subtle |
释义 | subtleadjective sub·tle ˈsə-tᵊl subtler ˈsət-lər ˈsə-tᵊl-ər ; subtlest ˈsət-ləst ˈsə-tᵊl-əst 1 a : delicate, elusive a subtle fragrance His eyes had a peculiar, subtle ray in them—not a gleam. The peppers also have a pleasant hint of sweetness, which gives dishes featuring them a subtle richness. … flowering kale is the chic caterer's dream, its subtle hues and fluffy forms ideal for filling out table displays … b : difficult to understand or perceive : obscure sense 1c a subtle truth a subtle change subtle differences in sound The drafters of the bill had made a subtle but important error … Unlike wolves, who seem in some subtle way to choose their prey for pursuit, cougars wait in hiding to make a short rush at any animal that happens by. Many grammarians have made subtle distinctions between these two words … c : clever and indirect : disguised in purpose She turned to me and began asking questions, ignoring my subtle hints that I was busy. The negative labels [given to young people] are not-so-subtle propaganda. 2 : having or involving keen perception or insight a subtle scholar the writer's subtle ear for dialogue a subtle understanding of human nature The success of many of the new vegetarian dishes depends on the heightened culinary intelligence, subtle sense of taste, and well-honed cooking skills that the current generation of hobby chefs has developed over the past decade. 3 a : highly skillful : expert a subtle craftsman The discoveries do not mean that hackers have a free ride into a Web developer's system … . Even in the case of the most serious flaw, it would take a subtle hacker to exploit it … b : cunningly made or contrived : ingenious … a remarkably subtle portrayal of a nation overtaken by an Orwellian nightmare. 4 : artful, crafty This little knot of subtle schemers will control the convention, and, through it, dictate to the party. … they will all imagine you are engaged in a subtle plan … to cheat them. 5 : operating insidiously subtle poisons Ah, shallow as it is, yet, how subtle a thing is suspicion, which at times can invade the humanest of hearts and wisest of heads. subtleness ˈsə-tᵊl-nəs noun subtly ˈsət-lē adverb ˈsə-tᵊl-(l)ē subtle adjective1 as in cunning clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means used subtle methods of persuasion Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in nice made or done with extreme care and accuracy the subtle strokes of the painter's brush Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in exquisite satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness a subtle suggestion of the Near East in the soup's flavoring Synonyms & Similar Words
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