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

  • (..) your munchkins! We've been spotted! Come get us! Huh? Hey! Ah! Hmm, subtle. Over here! Over here! Over here. Hold tight! Aah! (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2