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When girls bully, it's very subtle, and you can't define it. At least with boys, the bullying is usually explicit, and you can deal with it. It's psychological with girls.
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Meaning of "subtle" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SUBTLE

From Old French soutil, from Latin subtīlis finely woven.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SUBTLE

subtle  [ˈsʌtəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUBTLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Subtle is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SUBTLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of subtle in the English dictionary

The first definition of subtle in the dictionary is not immediately obvious or comprehensible. Other definition of subtle is difficult to detect or analyse, often through being delicate or highly refined. Subtle is also showing or making or capable of showing or making fine distinctions of meaning.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUBTLE


abuttal
əˈbʌtəl
butle
ˈbʌtəl
buttle
ˈbʌtəl
cuttle
ˈkʌtəl
guttle
ˈɡʌtəl
oversubtle
ˌəʊvəˈsʌtəl
prebuttal
priːˈbʌtəl
rebuttal
rɪˈbʌtəl
scuttle
ˈskʌtəl
shuttle
ˈʃʌtəl
skuttle
ˈskʌtəl
subtile
ˈsʌtəl
supersubtile
ˌsuːpərˈsʌtəl
supersubtle
ˌsuːpərˈsʌtəl
surrebuttal
ˌsɜːrɪˈbʌtəl
suttle
ˈsʌtəl
unsubtle
ʌnˈsʌtəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUBTLE

subtilisin
subtility
subtilization
subtilize
subtilty
subtitle
subtitled
subtitles
subtitling
subtitular
subtleness
subtleties
subtlety
subtly
subtone
subtonic
subtopia
subtopian
subtopic
subtorrid

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUBTLE

beetle
bottle
castle
cattle
gentle
hustle
job title
kettle
little
mantle
myrtle
Newcastle
not a little
Seattle
settle
subtitle
throttle
title
turtle
whistle

Synonyms and antonyms of subtle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SUBTLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «subtle» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of subtle

Translation of «subtle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUBTLE

Find out the translation of subtle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of subtle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «subtle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

微妙的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sutil
570 millions of speakers

English

subtle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सूक्ष्म
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دَقِيق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

едва различимый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sutil
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সূক্ষ্ম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

subtil
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Halus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

fein
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

微妙な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

미묘한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Subtle
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tinh vi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நுட்பமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सूक्ष्म
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ince
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sottile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

subtelny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тонкий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

subtil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανεπαίσθητος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

subtiele
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

subtil
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

subtil
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of subtle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBTLE»

The term «subtle» is very widely used and occupies the 10.467 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBTLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about subtle

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUBTLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word subtle.
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Christopher Alexander
Nowadays, the process of growth and development almost never seems to manage to create this subtle balance between the importance of the individual parts, and the coherence of the environment as a whole. One or the other always dominates.
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James Baldwin
But the relationship of morality and power is a very subtle one. Because ultimately power without morality is no longer power.
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Aimee Bender
I find I can write for two lines, and then I have nothing else to say. For me, the only way to find something comes through the sentence level and sticking with the sentences that give a subtle feeling that there's something more to say.
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E. F. Benson
There is no reason to suppose that taste is in any way a lower sense than the other four; a fine palate is as much a gift as an eye that discerns beauty or an ear that appreciates and enjoys subtle harmonies of sound, and we are quite right to value the pleasures that all our senses give us and educate their perceptions.
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Jello Biafra
I've never been a big fan of subtle art. I like art that gets deep into my head and starts my brain spinning with new ideas and inspiration and my whole body is full of energy.
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Derek Bok
For some students, especially in the sciences, the knowledge gained in college may be directly relevant to graduate study. For almost all students, a liberal arts education works in subtle ways to create a web of knowledge that will illumine problems and enlighten judgment on innumerable occasions in later life.
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Craig Brown
Monopoly may also end in tears, but its tensions are cruder, lacking the infinitely subtle shadings of irritation and acrimony provided by Scrabble.
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Steven Brust
No matter how subtle the wizard, a knife between the shoulder blades will cramp his style.
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Evan Davis
It doesn't annoy me but I think of myself as a presenter who is gay, rather than a gay presenter. It's a subtle distinction, but that's how I view it.
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Natalie Dormer
When girls bully, it's very subtle, and you can't define it. At least with boys, the bullying is usually explicit, and you can deal with it. It's psychological with girls.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUBTLE»

Discover the use of subtle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to subtle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy
A guide to energetic healing features illustrations, terminology, and information about how energetic biology relates to physical well-being, covering such topics as acupuncture, the chakras, reflexology, and magnetism.
Cyndi Dale, 2009
2
The subtle knife
As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her daemon help Will Parry in his search for his father and for a powerful, magical knife.
Philip Pullman, 2007
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Subtle is the Lord : The Science and the Life of Albert ...
Throughout the preparation of this book, Pais has had complete access to the Einstein Archives (now in the possession of the Hebrew University) and the invaluable guidance of the late Helen Dukas--formerly Einstein's private secretary.
Abraham Pais, 1982
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The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America
In The Subtle Body, Stefanie Syman tells the surprising story of yoga’s transformation from a centuries-old spiritual discipline to a multibillion-dollar American industry.
Stefanie Syman, 2010
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Subtle Aromatherapy
Although the use of essential oils to help physical, mental and emotional problems has been thoroughly investigated and described over the past few decades, this is the first book devoted solely to their use on a subtle or spiritual level.
Patricia Davis, 2011
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Aromatherapy and Subtle Energy Techniques: Compassionate ...
They provide new information about the properties of familiar essential oils, reveal never-before-published properties of less common essential oils, and show readers how to use aromatherapy and subtle energy techniques together to restore ...
Joni Loughran, Ruah Bull, 2000
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Subtle Suicide: Our Silent Epidemic of Ambivalence about Living
This volume offers a description and analysis of subtle suicide—a psychological condition whose victims don't care if they live or die, and thus act in self-defeating, self-damaging ways.
Michael A. Church, Charles I. Brooks, 2009
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Poetry and Painting in Song China: The Subtle Art of Dissent
By examining literary archetypes, the titles of paintings, contemporary inscriptions, and the historical context, Alfreda Murck shows that certain paintings expressed strong political opinions--some transparent, others deliberately ...
Alfreda Murck, 2002
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The Difficulty of Being Good: On the Subtle Art of Dharma
Written with the flair and seemingly effortless erudition that have made Gurcharan Das a bestselling author around the world--and enlivened by Das's forthright discussion of his own personal search for a more meaningful life--The Difficulty ...
Gurcharan Das, 2010
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Love's Subtle Magic: An Indian Islamic Literary Tradition, ...
These curious romantic tales transmit a deeply serious religious message through the medium of lighthearted stories of love. Although composed in the Muslim courts, they are written in a vernacular Indian language.
Aditya Behl, Wendy Doniger, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUBTLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term subtle is used in the context of the following news items.
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Obama Admin. Takes Another Subtle Swipe At Second Amendment …
"Everything President Obama does regarding the Second Amendment is secretive, subtle and backdoor," Gottlieb observed. "What seems innocent is really just ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
2
10 Subtle Signs of Job Dissatisfaction
For others though, as time goes by, subtle signs of job dissatisfaction might start ... Here are 10 subtle signs that you may be experiencing dissatisfaction in your ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
3
Add Subtle Flavor to Pasta or Salad by Rubbing the Bowl With Garlic
Who doesn't love garlic? Vampires, I suppose. But for the rest of us, garlic is usually a welcome ingredient. To add subtle garlic notes to a salad or pasta dish ... «Lifehacker, May 15»
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This Photo Could Save Your Life: The Subtle Sign That Tipped This …
Lisa Royle warned the world of just how subtle breast cancer can be, in a photo that's now gone viral. (Photo: Facebook). When we think of breast cancer, we ... «Yahoo Health, May 15»
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Dueling car ads highlight subtle sexism
Overt sexism runs rampant in advertising, but sometimes gender biases are almost invisible. For instance, Volkswagen refitted some bathroom mirrors to ... «Boing Boing, May 15»
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3 Subtle Ways to Boost Your Communication IQ
Here, three subtle ways to make your communication style as effective as possible -- for business and life. Related: How to Prevent Poor Communicators From ... «Entrepreneur, Apr 15»
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IU to lead first-ever investigation into influence of subtle cues on …
Recognizing the importance of Murphy's work -- that there may be subtle, environmental signals that discourage some women from entering or remaining in ... «IU Bloomington Newsroom, Apr 15»
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UTG VIDEO PREMIERE: Subtle Words – “Whatsoever”
Subtle Words are probably not a group you have heard of before, but soon they will be on every music fan's radar. Blending elements of punk and indie rock with ... «Under the Gun Review, Apr 15»
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Subtle Indian stays unbeaten by taking Gazebo
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Subtle Indian remained undefeated in three starts on Saturday, when he held off a charging Bayerd by a half-length to capture the ... «Daily Racing Form, Mar 15»
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Viking's Choice: Bosse-de-Nage, 'A Subtle Change'
"A Subtle Change" feels like Bosse-de-Nage at its most straightforward and focused, as it massages melodic black-metal riffs with jaw-droppingly aerobic ... «NPR, Feb 15»

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