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- [suht-l]
- /ˈsʌt l/
- /ˈsʌt.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suht-l]
- /ˈsʌt l/
Definitions of subtly word
- adjective subtly thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor. 1
- adjective subtly fine or delicate in meaning or intent; difficult to perceive or understand: subtle irony. 1
- adjective subtly delicate or faint and mysterious: a subtle smile. 1
- adjective subtly requiring mental acuteness, penetration, or discernment: a subtle philosophy. 1
- adjective subtly characterized by mental acuteness or penetration: a subtle understanding. 1
- adjective subtly cunning, wily, or crafty: a subtle liar. 1
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Origin of subtly
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English sotil < Old French < Latin subtīlis subtile (b of modern spelling < L)
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Parts of speech for Subtly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
subtly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for subtly
adv subtly
- agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
- airily — in a jaunty or high-spirited manner
- breezily — abounding in breezes; windy.
- daintily — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
- deftly — dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever: deft hands; a deft mechanic.
adverb subtly
- deviously — departing from the most direct way; circuitous; indirect: a devious course.
- diplomatically — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
- discreetly — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- drily — dryly.
- elegantly — Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.
Antonyms for subtly
adverb subtly
- difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- effortfully — In an effortful manner: with effort.
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