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Subtle

Subtle meaning

Senses relating to tangible things. | Of an action or movement: very delicate or slight, and thus barely noticeable; not obvious; inconspicuous, unintrusive. | Senses relating to tangible things.

Example sentences (20)

Firms also use various subtle and not-so-subtle tactics to discourage workers from reporting.

Admittedly the combination of four different kinds of stock means it's not without flavour, but there's no subtle meaty flavour profiles, no subtle umami kick.

Every day, in a thousand subtle and not-so-subtle ways, we are encouraged to buy, buy, buy.

Not bitter or sour at all, instead it was subtle but not so subtle you couldn’t taste it and it was very smooth.

The new version also significantly expanded and enhanced the female roles, in subtle and not-so-subtle ways, peaking with Mariko’s acts of heroism and sacrifice in the penultimate episode.

There's something very subtle about this character and yet not subtle at all.

It's questionable that Grodd could've mentally manipulated the team without the Manhunter knowing about it, although it's possible the explanation is his subtle nudges were subtle they weren't detected.

I could go on about subtle and not so subtle differences all day, but what's relevant to you is the fact that American dividends are taxed as interest income up here.

I did not understand the subtle and not-so-subtle barriers that women would face in the workforce.

People who experience weight discrimination can often deal with microaggressions – they receive subtle (and not so subtle) messages telling them that there is something wrong with their bodies on a daily basis.

Chakras are believed to be part of the subtle body, not the physical body, and as such, are the meeting points of the subtle (non-physical) energy channels called nadi.

In some subtle or not-so-subtle way, every film is autobiographical.

It is one of the components of an esoteric description of the " subtle body ", which consists of nadis (energy channels), chakras (psychic centres), prana (subtle energy), and bindu (drops of essence).

The document formats of the various versions change in subtle and not so subtle ways (such as changing the font, or the handling of more complex tasks like footnotes).

To every new unit of quality corresponds a subtle quantum of matter which is called guna, "quality", but represents a subtle substantive entity.

Very subtle mind, however, does continue, and when it "catches on", or coincides with phenomena, again, a new subtle mind emerges, with its own personality/assumptions/habits, and that entity experiences karma in the current continuum.

A blonde, hop forward beer, Cwtch Gold is made by using Munich and other specialist pale malts to impart not only a different colour but also add subtle more malty flavours to the Welsh classic.

Abrams does a great job at cutting between the relentless action moments and the more subtle tension of Davian holding Julia hostage.

Accidentally created by Butter & Scotch bakery in Brooklyn, this cake takes the nostalgia of boxed birthday cakes from childhood and updates it with a denser texture and subtle cream cheese frosting.

Accompanying many a New Year’s Eve toast to the end of another seemingly endless year will be the subtle tinkling of the ice in the glass.