Subtle

Synonyms of subtle

• faint
• delicate
• nuanced

Antonyms of subtle

• blatant
• overt
• obvious

Collocations of subtle

subtle change

Frequency: 80 %

There was a subtle change in her demeanor after the incident.

subtle difference

Frequency: 75 %

There was a subtle difference in the two paintings that only an expert could notice.

subtle hint

Frequency: 70 %

She gave him a subtle hint about her feelings for him.

subtle touch

Frequency: 65 %

He painted the walls with a subtle touch of color to brighten up the room.

subtle flavor

Frequency: 60 %

The dish had a subtle flavor of herbs and spices.

Idiomatic Expressions for subtle

• Phrase: subtle art
  Meaning: the skillful and delicate use of something
  Usage: She mastered the subtle art of persuasion.