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subtle

/ˈsʌt(ə)l/
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adjective

  • Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.

    "The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully."

  • (of a thing) Cleverly contrived.
  • (of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.
  • Insidious.
  • Tenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency.
  • Refined; exquisite.

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