CEFR B1

subtile

adjective

Meaning

Difficult to perceive or understand; subtle.

Examples

There was a subtle shift in her attitude after the meeting.
He noticed a subtle hint of cinnamon in the sauce.

Synonyms: slight, fine, nuanced, understated

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subtile (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌtəl/

Definition

Difficult to perceive or understand; subtle.

Examples

There was a subtle shift in her attitude after the meeting.
He noticed a subtle hint of cinnamon in the sauce.

How to Use subtile

subtle about (prepositional phrase): Being indirect or understated regarding something. — "He was very subtle about his intentions."
subtle in (prepositional phrase): Showing a delicate or finely nuanced quality in a particular area. — "Her approach was subtle in its execution."

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