subtle

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1. tinh tế, khó nhận thấy

   Of an action or movement: very delicate or slight, and thus barely noticeable; not obvious; inconspicuous, unintrusive.

   This word has a subtle nuance to it.

   There is a subtle difference between the two words.

   There are subtle differences between the two things.

2. tinh vi, khó nắm bắt

   Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally), difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.

3. mơ hồ, thoang thoảng, kín đáo

   Giving only a slight impression; elusive, indistinct; also, skilfully restrained or understated.

   The difference between the tones is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully.

4. tinh tế, nhẹ nhàng

   Of an artist, a musician, etc.: having a light touch; sensitive.

5. tế nhị, khéo léo

   Of a person: sensitive to the feelings of others; discreet, tactful.

6. sắc sảo, tinh tường

   Of a person, their intellect or mind, etc.: discerning, perceptive, shrewd, wise.

   [T]his heauenly foode is giuen for the ſatisfying of our emptie ſoules, and not for the exerciſing of our curious and ſubtle vvits.

   VVhen ſubtle VVits have ſpun their thred too fine, / Tis vveak and fragile like Arachnes line: […]

   The most subtle and powerful intellects have been labouring for centuries to solve these difficulties.

Dạng khác

• subtler comparative
• more subtle comparative
• subtlest superlative
• most subtle superlative

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