subtle
/ˈsʌtəl/
EN
Describes something that is not immediately obvious, noticeable, or straightforward, often requiring careful observation or perception to detect or understand.
The painting had subtle differences in shade that were hard to see at first glance.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word subtilis, meaning finely woven or delicate. It entered English via Old French, originally retaining the meaning of finely textured before expanding to its modern sense of unobvious.
Translations
简体中文
微妙的,不明显的,含蓄的
繁體中文
微妙的,不明顯的,含蓄的
日本語
微妙な,奥深い,控えめな
한국어
미묘한,미미한,은미한
Deutsch
subtil,fein,unaufällig
Español
sutil,delicado,imperceptible
Português
sutil,delicado,imperceptível
Français
subtil,délié,imperceptible
Tiếng Việt
tinh tế,khó nhận ra,nhẹ nhàng
Related Words
nuancedunderstateddelicatefaintindirect