subtle
sub·tle
subtle · subtles · subtled · subtling
To make subtleTo make (something) subtle (“giving only a slight impression; also, skilfully restrained or understated”).
UK/ˈsʌtl̩/US/ˈsʌtəl/
» There are subtle differences between the two pictures.
Meaning
2 senses(US, transitive)To make (something) subtle (“giving only a slight impression; also, skilfully restrained or understated”).
(obsolete, rare, transitive)To burn (someone or something) to ash.
Examples
51 sentencesThere are subtle differences between the two pictures.
Native speakers can often correct subtle mistakes that non-native speakers may overlook.
There were subtle differences.
ruРазница была неуловима. — Karok
There are subtle differences.
ruЕсть еле уловимые различия. — marafon
Am I being too subtle?
Origin
Partly from both of the following:Partly from both of the following:
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Forms
subtles, subtling, subtled, subtledWord family
1 related wordsDerivedoutsubtle
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle