subtle
/ˈsʌtəl/ adjectif B2En français : subtil, délicat
- Of an action or movement: very delicate or slight, and thus barely noticeable; not obvious; inconspicuous, unintrusive.
- Of a substance, especially a gas or liquid: of low density or thin consistency; rarefied, tenuous; hence, tending to spread everywhere due to this quality.
- Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally), difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
- Giving only a slight impression; elusive, indistinct; also, skilfully restrained or understated. · The difference between the tones is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully.
- Of an artist, a musician, etc.: having a light touch; sensitive.
- Of a person: sensitive to the feelings of others; discreet, tactful.
- Of a person, their intellect or mind, etc.: discerning, perceptive, shrewd, wise.
- Acting (especially causing harm) in a stealthy, often gradual, manner; insidious.
Comparatif subtler · Superlatif subtlest
Dans la bibliothèque
Thus the Genoese, subtle as he was, was duped by Edmond, in whose favor his mild demeanor, his nautical skill, and his admirable dissimulation, pleaded.
“Subtle enough and horrible enough.
“There is a further point, however, which is subtler and of greater interest.
It was more subtle than that—something slinking, something furtive, something guilty—something very unlike the frank, manly lad that I had known.
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