English word

Subtle

Definitions

adjective

  1. pleasing to the senses in a mild or nuanced way : delicate, elusive
  2. difficult to understand or perceive : obscure sense 1c
  3. clever and indirect : disguised in purpose
  4. gentle sense 1aalso
  5. having or involving keen perception or insight
  6. highly skillful : expert
  7. cunningly made or contrived : ingenious
  8. artful, crafty
  9. operating insidiously

Synonyms for subtle

Closest evidence-backed alternatives.

  • shrewd
  • cunning
  • slick
  • deceptive
  • sly