What is the meaning of Subtle?

Senses relating to tangible things.

  1. Of an action or movement: very delicate or slight, and thus barely noticeable; not obvious; inconspicuous, unintrusive.
  2. Having a delicate or fine substance or texture; hence, exquisite, refined.
  3. Slender, thin.
  4. Of a substance: finely powdered; also, of particles of a substance: very fine or small.
  5. Of weight: after the tare (weight of an empty container) has been subtracted; net.

    Of an action or movement: very delicate or slight, and thus barely noticeable; not obvious; inconspicuous, unintrusive.

    Having a delicate or fine substance or texture; hence, exquisite, refined.

    Slender, thin.

    Of a substance: finely powdered; also, of particles of a substance: very fine or small.

    Of weight: after the tare (weight of an empty container) has been subtracted; net.

    Of a substance, especially a gas or liquid: of low density or thin consistency; rarefied, tenuous; hence, tending to spread everywhere due to this quality.

    Synonym of subtile (of a ship: narrow, slender).

    Senses relating to intangible things.

    1. Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.

      Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.

      Giving only a slight impression; elusive, indistinct; also, skilfully restrained or understated.

      Of an artist, a musician, etc.: having a light touch; sensitive.

      Of a person: sensitive to the feelings of others; discreet, tactful.

      Of a person, their intellect or mind, etc.: discerning, perceptive, shrewd, wise.

      Acting (especially causing harm) in a stealthy, often gradual, manner; insidious.

      Of a person or their fingers or hands, their ability, etc.: dexterous, skilful.

      Of a person or animal, or of an action or words: clever or skilful in a crafty or devious way; cunning, sly, wily.

      Of ground used for bowling: not smooth; uneven.

      Of an object: cleverly contrived or made; also, of a plan, etc.: cleverly contrived or carried out.

      People or things that are subtle (adjective sense) as a class.

      To make (something) subtle (giving only a slight impression; also, skilfully restrained or understated).

      To burn (someone or something) to ash.

      Source: wiktionary.org