subtly

• Adverb, 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.

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.

1. In a delicate or understated wayB2formal

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

   Subtil

   • 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.

   Synonymedelicatelyfinelyimperceptiblyinconspicuouslyindirectlylightlyunobtrusively

   Antonymeblatantlyconspicuouslyobviouslyopenlyovertly

2. In a clever or indirect mannerC1formal

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

   Subtil

   • 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.

   Synonymeartfullycleverlycunninglydeftlyimplicitlyindirectlyingeniouslyinsinuatinglyshrewdlyskillfully

   Antonymeblatantlynoticeablyobviouslyovertly