subtle

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Exhibiting delicacy and refinement in expression or manner.

  - "The subtle nuances of her painting style set her apart from her contemporaries."
  - "His subtle humor often went unnoticed by those who did not know him well."

• adjective

  2. Perceived or understood by few; not crude or obvious.

  - "The subtle complexities of the plot were lost on the casual viewer."
  - "The detective's subtle deductions led him to the true culprit."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with subtle
huttle , puttle , ruttle , scuttle

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Homophones

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1. subtlety () :
   

2. subtlety () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of subtle that leads to same result
subtle , subtleness , subtlenesses , subtler , subtlest , subtly

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Forms

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subtler, subtlest

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Etymology

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From Old French subtil 'refined, delicate,' from Latin subtilis 'delicately woven, fine,' from sub 'under' + textilis 'woven', from texere 'to weave'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'subtle' comes from the Latin word 'subtilis', which means 'delicately woven'.

2. In ancient Greece, subtlety was considered a virtue, and those who possessed it were highly respected.

3. The word 'subtle' has been used in English since the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. nuance: A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or shading.

2. subtlety theory: A philosophical theory that argues for the importance of subtle distinctions in language and thought.

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Quotes

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1. These days, some of the most exciting cooking with brown rice is taking place in Japan, where purveyors are beginning to embrace the "subtle" variations that can be achieved through custom-milling and cooks are repurposing traditional techniques and dishes to accommodate the food's flavors and textures.

   - Karen Shimizu,{it}Saveur{/it},May 2008

2. Although artists and patrons in Venice still sought images of ideal figures, they insisted that this imagery be rooted in a more "subtle" and insightful interpretation of human life and character.

   - Andrew Butterfield,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},16 July 2009

3. The language of the face communicates maximum information through the "subtlest" inflections. The interfaces of our souls are designed to be read in a heartbeat.

   - Steve Silberman,{it}Wired{/it},May 2003

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Culture

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In literature, subtlety is often used to describe characters or situations that require a nuanced understanding. In art, subtlety can refer to the use of delicate or understated techniques. In music, subtlety can refer to the use of intricate harmonies or complex rhythms.

How to Memorize "subtle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a delicate fabric or a fine piece of art to represent the meaning of subtle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of refinement or delicacy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-U-B-T-L-E as a reminder for the meaning: 'Subtlety is Understanding Beneath The Layers Exists'.

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