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subtle

subtle

🇷🇺 Russian
[sdʲerˈʐannɨj]
Meaning of subtle

restrained

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When to use subtle

subtle color

сдержанный цвет

subtle change

незаметное изменение

subtle difference

тонкое различие

subtle hint

тонкий намёк

subtle detail

тонкая деталь

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subtleсдержанный
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

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subtle translation: сдержанный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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Is subtle part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

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