adverb

subtlely

subtly, delicately

The lighting in the room changed subtlely.

The lighting in the room changed subtly.

She subtlely hinted that she wanted to leave.

She subtly hinted that she wanted to leave.

((to do sth. subtlely)) to do (sth.) subtlely She hinted subtlely.

Synonyms: delicately, indirectly; Antonyms: obviously, blatantly

Adverb form of 'subtle', formed by adding the suffix '-ly'. 'Subtly' is the standard spelling.

This is a less common spelling. The standard and preferred spelling is 'subtly'.

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