Subtle

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Delicate or not immediately obvious; requiring careful observation.

“There was a subtle change in her expression.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsʌt(ə)l/

Syllables

sub·tle

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Synonyms

delicatenuancedunderstated

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Anagrams of Subtle

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subtly

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