Subtle
Word Type: Adjective
Definition
Not obvious or easily noticeable; requiring careful observation or thought to detect or understand.
Example
- “The artist used subtle shades of blue to give the painting depth.”
- “She gave him a subtle hint that she wasn’t interested in the proposal.”
- “There was a subtle difference in the flavor that made the dish unique.”
- “His subtle humor often went unnoticed by the audience.”
- “The perfume had a subtle scent of jasmine that wasn’t overpowering.”