subtle

Definition

  • adjective: hard to notice or see
  • adjective: difficult to understand or perceive
  • synonyms: delicate, obscure, sly

Examples

  • When it comes to giving criticism, sometimes it's best to take a 'subtle' approach.

  • Racial discrimination still exists, only now it's 'subtler' than it once was.

  • It was her 'subtle' way of telling me to mind my own business.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The same suit but painted red, white, and blue, look at that And they've also renamed him Iron Patriot You know, just in case the paint was too subtle It tested well with focus groups, alright? I am Iron Patriot. - Listen. War Machine was a little too aggressive, alright. (..)
    2013 Iron Man 3