subtly
/ˈsʌtəli/
adverb
- In a way that is not obvious or easy to notice; delicately or indirectly.
- The flavor of the soup was subtly enhanced by a pinch of cinnamon.
- She subtly hinted that she wanted to leave the party early.
- The artist subtly changed the color of the sky in each painting.
- In a clever or skillful way that is not direct or forceful.
- He subtly convinced his coworkers to adopt his plan without them realizing it.
- The designer subtly incorporated the company logo into the pattern.
- The comedian subtly mocked the politician's speech patterns.
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