单词 | subtle |
释义 | subtle adj. (subtler, subtlest)   1. evasive or mysterious; hard to grasp (subtle charm; a subtle distinction).   2. (of scent, colour, etc.) faint, delicate, elusive (subtle perfume).   3. a capable of making fine distinctions; perceptive; acute (subtle intellect; subtle senses). b ingenious; elaborate; clever (a subtle device).   4. archaic crafty, cunning. Derivatives subtleness n. subtly adv. Etymology: ME f. OF sotil f. L subtilis |
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