subtle
/ˈsʌtl/
sub · tle
ˈsʌ · tl
English Definition
adj. not obvious, delicate
Significado en Español
sutil, ingenioso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tinh tế, khéo léo
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Example Sentence
There was a subtle change in her tone.
她语气有细微变化。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
subtle(refined)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is the closest in meaning to “subtle”?
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A
Obvious
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B
Blatant
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C
Nuanced
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D
Transparent
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C — Nuanced.
“subtle” means adj. not obvious, delicate
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
There was a ______ difference between the two nearly identical shades of blue.
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A
glaring
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B
clear
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C
subtle
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D
huge
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C — subtle.
“subtle” means adj. not obvious, delicate
Common questions about “subtle”
What does “subtle” mean?
subtle — adj. not obvious, delicate. In Chinese: 微妙的，巧妙的.
How do you pronounce “subtle”?
subtle is pronounced /ˈsʌtl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sub · tle.
How do you use “subtle” in a sentence?
There was a subtle change in her tone. (她语气有细微变化。)
What are synonyms for “subtle”?
delicate, slight — all close in meaning to subtle (adj. not obvious, delicate).
Is “subtle” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. subtle appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “subtle”?
subtle(refined)
