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Subtle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT subtle /ˈsʌdl/ /ˈsʌtəl/ IPA guide Other forms: subtler; subtlest; subtlely Something that is subtle is not obvious: a professional food taster might be able to perceive subtle differences of flavor that most people don't notice. Subtle is used for things that are hard to describe because of their complexity or delicacy: a way of thinking, arguing, or creating a work of art. The word is pronounced like "suttle" and it was originally spelled that way when it was borrowed from Old French, but the b got imported to make the word look more like its ultimate source, the Latin adjective subtilis . But don't pronounce the b — that won't be very subtle! Definitions of subtle adjective difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze “his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change” “a subtle difference” synonyms: elusive impalpable imperceptible to the senses or the mind adjective able to make fine distinctions “a subtle mind” synonyms: perceptive having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment adjective working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way “a subtle poison” synonyms: insidious , pernicious harmful causing or capable of causing harm Pronunciation US /ˈsʌdl/ UK /ˈsʌtəl/ Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘subtle' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family Vocabulary lists containing subtle 100 Top "SAT" Words Looking to build your vocabulary? Then practice this list of 100 "top words" — the kind that used to be tested on the SAT before 2016. If you're a high school student prepping for the SAT, check out Vocabulary.com's Roadmap to the SAT , which focuses on the vocabulary you'll need to ace today's SAT test. Latin Root "sub" Words Learn these words beginning with the power prefix "sub-" (meaning "below" or "under"). More Power Prefix lists: anti- , con- , fore- , inter- , mis- , pre- , super- , trans- , and uni- ! ELA Common Core State Standard: "Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word." The Silent Treatment: Words Plagued by Silent Letters The scourge of spellers, silent letters are often a stumbling block when learning how to write in English. To the modern eye, it's unclear what these letters are doing in the words in question, and learners sometimes simply have to memorize them. But the silent letters are very often hidden remnants of how the words passed through different languages on their way to English. Here are 20 words that prove that English spelling is far from rational MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started