Comparative for barely perceptible to the senses
“The colors of the petals, are almost indescribable, having all the subtle shades of pink and yellow, of white and light green, as well as blossoms that looked like speckles that are seen on some brook trout.”
Comparative for done or made with, or characterized by, care and precision
“She loves to draw with clean shapes and bold colors, infused with subtle textures to create playful designs.”
(of a mixture or effect) Comparative for delicately complex and understated
“By themselves, these genes had only subtle effects on the temporal pattern of egg-laying.”
Comparative for capable of making fine distinctions
“That was not an impossible ideal, but it did require a subtle mind to grasp it.”
Comparative for crafty or cunning, especially in surreptitious behavior
“The serpent, however, was as subtle and cunning as ever.”
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