subtle
Translation
subtle, delicate, understated
Examples
There is a subtle difference between the two colors.
There is a subtle difference between the two colours.
He gave a subtle hint about the surprise party.
He gave a subtle hint about the surprise party.
Grammar Patterns
((a subtle sth.)) a subtle (sth.) A subtle flavor of garlic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: delicate, faint, understated; Antonyms: obvious, blatant
Etymology
From Latin 'subtilis' (finely woven), from 'sub' (under) + 'tela' (web).
Memory Tips
The 'b' is silent. Think of something so fine it's 'under the web' (sub-tela).