English Explanatory Dictionary

subtly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. With subtleness, in a subtle manner; with cleverness rather than brute force.

Pronunciation

/ˈsʌt.li/ /ˈsʌ.tl̩.li/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-subtly.wav /ˈsʌt.l̩.li/

Word forms

subtly more subtly most subtly subtlely subtilly

Etymology

From Middle English sotilly; equivalent to subtle + -ly.

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