subtle

adjective11 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9

To a high degree of subtlety.

To a very high degree of subtlety.

Informal way to emphasize a very high and surprising level of subtlety.

Emphasizes an exceptional or remarkable level of subtlety.

To a moderate degree of subtlety.

An understatement, often used humorously, to mean something is very obvious or direct.

Similar to 'not exactly subtle', meaning something is quite obvious.

Describes something with endless or seemingly limitless shades of meaning or detail.

Used to describe a state of being delicate, elusive, or not obvious.

Used when something appears to be delicate or not obvious.

Indicates a transition to a more subtle state.