very subtle

Frequency: 8.028.0 per million words

To a high degree of subtlety.

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  • The artist achieved a very subtle effect with the shading.
  • There was a very subtle difference in the taste of the two wines.
  • His apology was very subtle, almost as if he wasn't really sorry.
  • The changes in the policy were very subtle, making them hard to notice at first.
  • She has a very subtle sense of humor that not everyone appreciates.
  • The perfume had a very subtle fragrance that lingered pleasantly.
  • The political maneuvering was very subtle, involving complex negotiations.
  • There was a very subtle shift in his demeanor when the topic changed.
  • The novel's themes are very subtle, requiring careful reading.
  • You need a very subtle touch to handle such delicate negotiations.