subtly

Meanings

• adverb

  Expressing or suggesting an intended meaning delicately, subtly or indirectly.

• adverb

  Given in a way that is not direct or obvious.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with subtly
utely , cautely , putely

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Variants

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subtle , subtleness , subtlenesses , subtler , subtlest , subtly

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Etymology

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Old English subtel, from subte, from sub- 'under' + te 'skill, art'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'subtle' comes from the Latin word 'subtilis', which means 'well-woven'.

2. In the Bible, King Solomon is described as a man of 'subtlety' and 'wisdom'.

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Related Concepts

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1. subtlety: The quality or state of being subtle; delicacy or refinement.

2. subtle manipulation: The act of making small but significant changes or influencing someone's actions in a covert manner.

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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, 'subtly' is often used to describe characters who manipulate situations or people in a covert manner. In art, 'subtle' color palettes or brushstrokes can evoke deep emotions or convey complex themes.

How to Memorize "subtly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a delicate flower opening slowly and revealing its beauty, or a person skillfully maneuvering a situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'subtly' with the words 'delicately' and 'refined'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'S-U-B-T-L-Y' stands for 'Skillfully Understanding Beneath The Layers Yielding Success'.

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