How do you pronounce subtle?

subtle is pronounced as /ˈsʌtl/.

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subtle

🌫️subtle (sʌtl)

adjective

/ˈsʌtl/

subtil (subtil)

subtitles subtlety

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Signification

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; not obvious

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Traduction de la signification

si délicat ou précis qu'il est difficile à analyser ou à décrire; pas évident

si delicat ou precis qu'il est difficile a analyser ou a decrire; pas evident

Phrases d'exemple

She gave him a subtle smile that hinted at her approval.

Elle lui a donné un sourire subtil qui laissait entendre son approbation.

Elle lui a donne un sourire subtil qui laissait entendre son approbation.

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

L'utilisation des couleurs par l'artiste était subtile mais puissante.

L'utilisation des couleurs par l'artiste etait subtil mais puissante.

Expressions d'exemple

subtle hint

indice subtil

Synonymes

delicate, faint, nuanced, indirect, understated, refined, gentle, mild

Entrée 1

delicate, faint, nuanced, indirect, understated

Entrée 2

delicate, refined, understated, nuanced, gentle, mild

Antonymes

obvious, blatant, clear, crude, harsh, stark, glaring

Entrée 1

obvious, blatant, clear

Entrée 2

obvious, blatant, crude, harsh, stark, glaring

Collocations

subtle difference, subtle hint, subtle smile, subtle change

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Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.

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Being extremely careful and attentive to every detail.

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Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.

amicable (amical)

Friendly and peaceful, especially in resolving conflicts.

supplementary (supplémentaire)

Additional, completing, or enhancing something else.

theological (théologique)

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

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