60 Synonyms & Antonyms For SUBTLY

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Definitions subtly [suht-l-lee, suht-lee] / ˈsʌt l li, ˈsʌt li / ADVERB delicately Synonyms STRONGEST beautifully cautiously deftly elegantly exquisitely finely gracefully lightly sensitively skillfully softly tactfully WEAK daintily fastidiously precisely Antonyms WEAK indelicately strongly uncarefully ADVERB lightly Synonyms STRONGEST casually delicately easily faintly freely gingerly mildly moderately quietly simply slightly softly sparsely tenderly thinly WEAK agilely airily breezily carelessly daintily ethereally flippantly frivolously heedlessly indifferently leniently nimbly peacefully readily slightingly smoothly sparingly tenuously thoughtlessly timidly unsubstantially well Antonyms STRONGEST difficultly roughly uncarefully WEAK effortfully heavily

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"The constant bouncing of the pickleball is not only annoying but also subtly triggers stress, disrupts sleep, and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease," according to state-run VTC News website.

From Barron's

Armed with a cut of the film, pillared by the songs he wrote and arranged, Blumberg crafted a score that subtly teed up song melodies and established a sense of spiritual trance.

From Los Angeles Times

Now both aged 60, Brydon said the tone of their conversations had subtly shifted.

From BBC

He also subtly offered a radical statement: Latinos don’t just belong in this country, they’re essential.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Todd’s narrative begins as a police-procedural but subtly transforms into a tale of personal redemption and a poignant Christmas story.

From The Wall Street Journal

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