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subtle in Russian

subtle in Russian is неуловимый, то́нкий — subtle means so slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.

subtle in Russian

неуловимый
adj
Pronounced: neulovimyy
Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
то́нкий
adj
Pronounced: tonkiy
Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.

What does "subtle" mean?

  1. adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
    "There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee."
  2. adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
    "The novel makes a subtle argument about memory and guilt."
  3. adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.
    "A subtle diplomat, she smoothed over the disagreement without anyone losing face."
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subtle in a sentence

  • There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee.
  • She gave him a subtle nod so no one else would notice.
  • The novel makes a subtle argument about memory and guilt.
  • A subtle diplomat, she smoothed over the disagreement without anyone losing face.

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What is "subtle" in Russian?

"subtle" in Russian is неуловимый, то́нкий. subtle means: So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.

How do you pronounce неуловимый?

"subtle" in Russian is неуловимый, pronounced "neulovimyy".

How do you use "subtle" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee." In Russian, "subtle" is неуловимый, то́нкий.

Are there other ways to say "subtle" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "subtle": неуловимый, то́нкий.

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