Subtle Synonyms
Subtle is an adjective. Its synonyms include fine, fine-drawn, ultra-fine, nice, overnice, minute, precise, narrow, tenuous, and hair-splitting. Its antonyms are crude and artless. Here are some additional synonyms for "subtle" with example sentences.
Another word for subtle
66 other ways to say subtle.
1. in the sense of fine
- fine
- ultra-fine
- overnice
- precise
- tenuous
- indistinct
- elusive
- minuscule
- fine-drawn
- nice
- minute
- narrow
- hair-splitting
- indefinite
- abstruse
2. in the sense of understated
- understated
- muted
- subdued
- faint
- soft
- indefinite
- washed out
- low-key
- toned down
- delicate
- pale
- indistinct
- vague
3. in the sense of astute
- astute
- quick
- acute
- razor-like
- rapier-like
- shrewd
- perceptive
- sensitive
- penetrating
- wise
- intelligent
- artful
- percipient
- on the ball
- politic
- keen
- fine
- sharp
- razor-sharp
- canny
- aware
- discerning
- discriminating
- sagacious
- clever
- skilful
- sapient
- perspicacious
- savvy
4. in the sense of ingenious
- ingenious
- skilful
- cunning
- wily
- devious
- clever
- adroit
- crafty
- artful
Subtle Sentences
"She made a subtle suggestion."
"The flavor is very subtle."
"His smile had a subtle meaning."
"There was a subtle change."
Subtle Rhymes
- apostle
- battle
- belittle
- bottle
- bristle
- brittle
- bustle
- castle
- cattle
- disgruntle
- dismantle
- epistle
- fettle
- hurtle
- hustle
- jostle
- kettle
- lickspittle
- mantle
- mettle
- nettle
- pootle
- prattle
- rattle
- resettle
- rootle
- rustle
- scuttle
- settle
- shuttle
- startle
- subtitle
- tattle
- title
- tittle
- tootle
- trestle
- turtle
- twattle
- unsettle
- unsubtle
- whistle
- whittle
- wrestle