subtil
subtle
English translations
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subtle
Word details
- German meaning
- Fein, zart, kaum wahrnehmbar; mit Feingefühl.
- English meaning
- Subtle
- Synonym
- fein
- German example
- Sie machte eine subtile Bemerkung.
- English example
- She made a subtle remark.
- Comparative
- subtilerSuperlative: am subtilsten
Related words
- Subtilität
Subtlety refers to the delicate and difficult-to-perceive way something is expressed or done.
- scharfsichtig
Keen-sighted
- feinstofflich
Subtle
- Nebensinn
Connotation, secondary meaning
- Nebenbedeutung
Connotation
- perzeptiv
Perceptive
- feinsinnig
Subtle means having a keen understanding and empathy for subtle nuances and details, often in relation to emotions or art.
- Nuance
Nuance
- Unterton
Undertone
- Feinheit
Subtlety
- Erotik
Eroticism
- Beiklang
Overtone, undertone
- Alltagsrassismus
Everyday racism
- Feinfühligkeit
Sensitivity
- Feinsinn
Subtlety
- Feinsinnigkeit
Subtlety, sensitivity
- gewahren
To perceive means to notice or become aware of something, often something subtle or unexpected.
- unterschwellig
subliminal
- Gesprächspartikel
Discourse particle
- Raffinesse
Sophistication, refinement
- Vibrato
Vibrato
- Nervenkrieg
War of nerves
- Abtönung
A nuance is a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
Example sentences with “subtil”
Er hat einen sehr subtilen Humor. (He has a very subtle sense of humor.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'subtil' used often?
Yes, it is common in intellectual or literary contexts.