subtly

• Adverbe 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.

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.

   de manière subtile

   • 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.

   Synonymesdelicatelyfinelyimperceptiblyinconspicuouslyindirectlylightlyunobtrusively

   Antonymesblatantlyconspicuouslyobviouslyopenlyovertly

2. In a clever or indirect mannerC1formal

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

   de manière subtile

   • 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.

   Synonymesartfullycleverlycunninglydeftlyimplicitlyindirectlyingeniouslyinsinuatinglyshrewdlyskillfully

   Antonymesblatantlynoticeablyobviouslyovertly