subtle

• Описывает что-то неочевидное, но тонкое, изящное или точное по смыслу, эффекту или внешнему виду.

Describes something that is not obvious, but delicate, fine, or precise in meaning, effect, or appearance.

1. B2formal

   So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

   Тонкий

   • There is a subtle difference between the two shades of blue.
   • The artist used subtle brushstrokes to create depth.
   • Her subtle smile hinted at her amusement.

   Synonymsdelicateelusivefaintfineniceslightunderstated

   Antonymsbluntcoarsecrudeheavy-handedobviousovert

2. Not obviousB2formal

   Not immediately obvious or noticeable; understated.

   Неочевидный

   • He made a subtle hint about her mistake.
   • The flavor of the spice is very subtle in this dish.
   • There was a subtle change in his attitude after the meeting.

   Synonymsdelicatefaintindirectindistinctobscureslightunderstated

   Antonymsapparentblatantconspicuousobviousovertpalpable

3. Cunning or craftyC1formal

   Able to make fine distinctions; clever and indirect.

   Хитрый или изворотливый

   • She used a subtle argument to win the debate.
   • His subtle manipulation of the situation went unnoticed.
   • The detective noticed a subtle clue at the crime scene.

   Synonymsartfulcraftycunningdeviousingeniousshrewdslywily

   Antonymsartlessblatantdirectguilelessnaiveobvious