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subtly

subtly

Meaning of subtly

English

in a way that is hard to notice

Русский

неявно и едва заметно, создавая тонкие отличия

subtly

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈsʌtli/
American English
/ˈsʌtli/

subtly with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом subtly

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

5 сочетаний

Сочетания и примеры

  • subtly differentтонко отличающийся
  • subtly coloredтонко окрашенный
  • subtly patternedтонко узорчатый
  • subtly styledтонко оформленный
  • subtly texturedтонко фактурный

subtly usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

She subtly changed the subject.

Она тонко сменила тему.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

He subtly hinted at the problem.

Он тонко намекнул на проблему.

subtly synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between subtly, discreetly, faintly, slightly, indirectly, and elegantly

D
🇬🇧English
discreetly

So that others do not notice.

C1often

ENShe discreetly passed him a note.

F
🇬🇧English
faintly

Weakly; about light, smell, sound.

C1often

ENShe smiled faintly at the joke.

🇬🇧English

A little; about degree, not subtlety.

C1very often

ENShe was slightly annoyed by the comment.

Advanced: broader words

I
🇬🇧English
indirectly

Not directly; by hints.

C1often

ENHe hinted indirectly that funding might be cut.

E
🇬🇧English
elegantly

Gracefully and stylishly.

C1often

ENShe solved the problem elegantly with a short proof.

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subtly belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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subtly meaning: what does it mean?

in a way that is hard to notice

subtly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

subtly is pronounced as /ˈsʌtli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

subtly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Она тонко сменила тему. Translation: She subtly changed the subject.

Is subtly part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, subtly can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is subtly part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, subtly can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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