subtle

/ˈsʌtəl/

adjectivesub · tle

Remember: it’s SUBTLE, not “suttle”—the B is silent, like a secret clue you barely notice.

Yes, it's subtle. Don’t pronounce the **b**—it’s silent: **su(b)tle**.

Definitions

  1. adjectiveNot easy to notice or understand; delicate or slight.
  2. adjectiveClever or skillful in a quiet, indirect way; not obvious.

Examples

  • “There was a subtle change in her tone when she mentioned the deadline.”
  • “The chef added a subtle hint of lemon to the sauce.”
  • “Look for subtle clues in the first chapter that foreshadow the ending.”

Synonyms

slightfaintdelicatenuancedindirect

Antonyms

obviousblatantclear

Translations

ES sutilPT sutilFR subtil

Common misspellings

suttlesutlesubtelsubtilesubtulsubtalesubtle subtlely

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