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subtly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial subtly has 1 sense
  1. subtly - in a subtle manner; "late nineteenth-century French opera at its most beautiful, subtly romantic with a twilight melancholy"
    Derived from adjective
    subtle2

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Subtly

Definition:

(adverb) in a manner that is not immediately or obviously noticeable or understood, but is intricately and cleverly implied or communicated.

(noun) a subtle quality or aspect.

Senses:

Sense 1: In a subtle manner.

Sense 2: Referring to a quality or aspect that is not obvious or easily noticeable.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

  1. The artist used colors subtly to create a sense of depth in the painting.
  2. She smiled subtly, giving him a hint of her interest.
  3. The message was subtly conveyed through the lyrics of the song.

Sense 2:

  1. The book's beauty lies in its subtly of writing, allowing readers to uncover deeper meanings.
  2. Her subtly sarcastic remarks went unnoticed by most of the audience.
  3. The film portrayed the character's inner struggle with subtly and nuance.

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