subtly

An adverb meaning 'in a subtle manner' — delicately, indirectly, or with fine distinction. It describes actions or changes that are not immediately obvious or are done with careful nuance.

ruНаречие, означающее 'тонко, незаметно' — деликатно, косвенно или с тонким различием. Описывает действия или изменения, которые не сразу очевидны или выполняются с тщательным нюансом.esAdverbio que significa 'de manera sutil' — de forma delicada, indirecta o con un matiz fino. Describe acciones o cambios que no son inmediatamente evidentes o que se hacen con un detalle cuidadoso.frAdverbe signifiant « de manière fine et peu perceptible » — avec délicatesse, indirectement ou avec une nuance subtile. Décrit des actions ou des changements qui ne sont pas immédiatement évidents ou qui sont faits avec un soin nuancé.deAdverb, das bedeutet 'fein, unmerklich' — auf delikate, indirekte Weise oder mit einem feinen Unterschied. Beschreibt Handlungen oder Veränderungen, die nicht sofort offensichtlich sind oder mit sorgfältiger Nuance ausgeführt werden.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de forma sutil, discreta ou quase imperceptível' — feito com delicadeza, indiretamente ou com uma nuance fina. Descreve ações ou mudanças que não são imediatamente óbvias ou que ocorrem com um toque cuidadoso.zh副词，表示“微妙地、不易察觉地”——以细致、委婉或带有细微差别的方式。形容不显而易见或带有精巧细微之处的动作或变化。arحال بمعنى: بطريقة خفية أو دقيقة غير واضحة، أو بأسلوب لطيف وغير مباشر يتضمن فرقًا طفيفًا. يصف أفعالًا أو تغييرات لا تكون ظاهرة فورًا أو تُنفَّذ بلمسة دقيقة وحذرة.

1. In a delicate or understated way B2 formal

   In a manner that is not obvious or direct; done with careful nuance.

   • She subtly hinted that she wanted to leave the party.
   • The artist subtly changed the colors in the painting.
   • He subtly shifted the conversation away from politics.

   ruТонкоesde manera sutilfrde manière subtiledeSubtilptSutilmentezh微妙地arبشكل خفي وملطّف

   Synonyme: delicatelyfinelyimperceptiblyinconspicuouslyindirectlylightlyunobtrusively

   Antonyme: blatantlyconspicuouslyobviouslyopenlyovertly

2. In a clever or indirect manner C1 formal

   In a way that shows intelligence or skill without being obvious.

   • The writer subtly weaves multiple themes into the story.
   • She subtly manipulated the situation to her advantage.
   • The comedian subtly mocked the politician's speech.

   ruТонкоesde manera sutilfrde manière subtiledeSubtilptSutilmentezh巧妙地arبمهارة خفية

   Synonyme: artfullycleverlycunninglydeftlyimplicitlyindirectlyingeniouslyinsinuatinglyshrewdlyskillfully

   Antonyme: blatantlynoticeablyobviouslyovertly

• more subtly comparative form
• most subtly superlative form