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subtly
[ suht-l-lee, suht-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that is so fine or delicate as to be difficult to perceive:
The vegetables tasted subtly of the grill, but each still held its own unique flavor.
- in a way that shows or requires mental penetration or discernment:
In the press, comment and analysis must be subtly distinguished from news.
- in a way that shows highly refined skill; cleverly or ingeniously:
He has developed his own style of playing the whistle and subtly incorporates features that evoke other traditional instruments.
- in a wily or cunning way; craftily:
Under the guise of journalistic objectivity, news programs subtly play on our emotions—chiefly on our fears.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDz·ܲ·ٱ adverb
- ··ܲ·ٱ adverb
- ··ܲ·ٱ adverb
- ܲ·ܲ·ٱ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of subtly1
Example Sentences
These agents aim to subtly and slowly make key figures amenable to the aims of the CCP in a long-term operation often referred to as "elite capture".
The aim is to subtly and slowly bring them around to the Chinese Communist Party's aims in a long-term operation often referred to as "elite capture".
Atop the bulb are the fronds, which are leafy and subtly anise-flavored.
Fruit brings brightness and complexity to a dish — ranging from subtly sweet to surprisingly pungent.
But the type of mutation in stem cells was subtly different in:
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