subtler

Meanings

• Adjective

  Expressing or suggesting something in a more refined or delicate way

  - "His criticism was subtler than his brother's, who tended to be more blunt."
  - "The subtler flavors of the wine were lost on the untrained palate."

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Antonyms

simple

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Synonyms

crafty , cunning , skillful , deceptive , malicious

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with subtler
utler , falter , alter

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Variants

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

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Forms

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comparative: more subtler; superlative: most subtler

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'more delicate' or 'more subtle' in the sense of 'more refined' or 'more sophisticated'. Derived from the Old French word 'subtil', meaning 'delicate, subtle, or refined'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'subtler' has been used in various forms of literature, including Shakespeare's 'Othello' and Jane Austen's 'Emma'.

2. In music, a subtler performance might involve playing a piece with more nuance and expression than a more straightforward interpretation.

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Related Concepts

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1. subtlety: The quality of being subtle or refined, often used to describe art, literature, or language.

2. nuance: A subtle difference or shade of meaning, often used to describe complex ideas or emotions.

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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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Subtler has been used in literature to describe characters or situations that require a nuanced understanding. In art, it can refer to the use of subtle colors or shading to create depth and texture.

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3. mnemonics
   

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