subtil — meaning in English

English meaning

• nuance noun A subtle difference or shade of meaning, feeling, or tone.
• subtle adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.

Senses

subtil is used for these senses in English:

• nuance Subtlety or fine detail.
• subtle 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.

subtle — full definition

1. adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
2. adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
3. adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.

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