Subtly Meaning in English
word · lemma: subtle
ˈsətəɫi
SUH-tl-ee
sˈʌtəlˌi
SUT-l-ee
Definición
In a way that is not obvious or easy to notice; gently or in a small but important way.
Uso & Matices
Commonly used as an adverb to describe actions, changes, or meanings that are not direct or obvious. Typical with words like 'change', 'difference', 'hint', and 'influence'. Don't confuse it with 'slightly' (a small degree) or 'secretly' (hidden on purpose).
Spanish: sutilmentePortuguese (BR): sutilmentePortuguese (PT): sutilmenteChinese (Simplified): 微妙地 - 巧妙地Chinese (Traditional): 微妙地 - 巧妙地Hindi: सूक्ष्मता सेArabic: بِدِقَّة - بنعومةBengali: সূক্ষ্মভাবে - নিঃশব্দেRussian: тонко - едва заметноJapanese: さりげなくVietnamese: một cách tinh tế - một cách nhẹ nhàngKorean: 미묘하게 - 은근히Turkish: ince bir şekilde - fark edilmedenUrdu: نفاست سے - باریکی سےIndonesian: secara halus - secara samar-samar
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The colors on the wall changed subtly in the sunlight.
basic
She subtly suggested a different idea.
basic
The taste of the soup was subtly sweet.
basic
He's subtly making fun of you—you just can't tell right away.
natural
The manager subtly changed the rules without telling anyone.
natural
Her mood subtly shifted when she heard the news.
natural