sutile

/ˈsʌb.təl/; /ˈsʊb.təl/

Definitions

1. adjective

not easily seen or detected; not obvious

“The subtle changes in the company’s policies went unnoticed by the employees.”

2. noun

a subtle quality or characteristic

“Her subtle sense of humor was appreciated by her friends.”

3. verb

to make something subtle or less obvious

“The artist tried to subtly hint at the message in her painting.”

Synonyms

  • covert
  • stealthy

Antonyms

  • blatant
  • obvious