Subtly Adverb - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of subtly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

subtly adverb  /ˈsʌtəli/  /ˈsʌtəli/ jump to other results

1. in a way that is not very obvious or easy to notice
   • Her version of events is subtly different from what actually happened.
   • Government policy has already shifted subtly.

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2. in a clever way, especially by using indirect methods
   • Not very subtly, he raised the subject of money.

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Nearby words

• subtle adjective
• subtlety noun
• subtly adverb
• subtotal noun
• subtract verb

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