subtle

sottile, lieve

Così piccolo o lieve da essere difficile da notare.

In inglese semplice: Small or gentle enough to be difficult to notice.

• There is a subtle difference in color.
• She gave him a subtle hint.
• I noticed subtle changes in his voice.

Sinonimi: slight, faint, delicate

Contrari: obvious

Espressioni comuni: subtle difference, subtle change, subtle hint, subtle scent

sottile, raffinato

Che presenta differenze piccole ma importanti, da comprendere riflettendo con attenzione.

In inglese semplice: Involving small but important differences that need careful thought to understand.

• Her argument is quite subtle.
• The law makes a subtle distinction between these cases.
• His subtle reasoning was difficult to follow.

Sinonimi: nuanced, fine, intricate

Espressioni comuni: subtle argument, subtle distinction, subtle reasoning