Subtle | Mean of subtle in English Dictionary

/ˈsʌtl̟/

• hard to notice or see
1. a subtle difference in meaning between the words
2. subtle changes/variations
3. the subtlest details
4. Racial discrimination still exists, only now it's subtler than it once was.
5. subtle flavors
• clever and indirect
1. When it comes to giving criticism, sometimes it's best to take a subtle approach.
2. He didn't seem to understand my subtle hints.
3. It was her subtle way of telling me to mind my own business.
• having or showing skill at recognizing and understanding things that are not obvious
1. She has a subtle mind.
2. a subtle analysis