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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 change in her voice when she mentioned the news."
  2. adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
    "The difference between the two shades of blue is subtle and easy to miss."
  3. adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.
    "He was a subtle negotiator who always found a tactful way forward."
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subtle in a sentence

  • There was a subtle change in her voice when she mentioned the news.
  • There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee.
  • The difference between the two shades of blue is subtle and easy to miss.
  • Her joke carried a subtle meaning that only a few people understood.

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Frequently asked questions

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 change in her voice when she mentioned the news." 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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