subtly
pronunciation
How to pronounce subtly in British English:
UK ['sʌtlɪ]
How to pronounce subtly in American English:
US ['sʌtlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a subtle manner
Word Origin
- subtly (adv.)
- early 14c., sotylleche; see subtle + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Subtly , the nationalist argument has shifted .
- 2. There are factors that subtly influence the sex of an offspring .
- 3. For example , his designs subtly direct movement through the landscape .
- 4. But the subtly constructed final text in essence gave japan its way .
- 5. But more subtly , it was also a shot across china 's bows .