Meaning of 'subtle'

Find the meaning of the word ‘subtle’

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Meaning of ‘subtle’

3 definitions found.

subtle

adjective

working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

Synonyms: insidious

adjective

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

Example: "Their whole attitude had undergone a subtle change."

Synonyms: elusive

adjective

able to make fine distinctions

Example: "a subtle mind"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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