Definition of subtle

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Subtle (superl.) Cunningly devised; crafty; treacherous; as, a subtle stratagem..

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Subtleties :: Subtleness (n.) The quality or state of being subtle; subtlety.
Subtility :: Subtilism (n.) The quality or state of being subtile; subtility; subtlety.
Simplicity :: Simplicity (n.) Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration..
Argutation :: Argutation (n.) Caviling; subtle disputation.
Subtleness :: Subtle (superl.) Smooth and deceptive.
Astucious :: Astucious (a.) Subtle; cunning; astute.
Serpentine :: Serpentine (a.) Resembling a serpent; having the shape or qualities of a serpent; subtle; winding or turning one way and the other, like a moving serpent; anfractuous; meandering; sinuous; zigzag; as, serpentine braid..
Subtile :: Subtile (a.) Characterized by nicety of discrimination; discerning; delicate; refined; subtle.
Sly :: Sly (v. t.) Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle; as, a sly trick..
Hairsplitting :: Hairsplitting (a.) Making excessively nice or trivial distinctions in reasoning; subtle.
Subtle :: Subtilty (n.) Slyness in design; artifice; guile; a cunning design or artifice; a trick; subtlety.
Quintessence :: Quintessence (n.) Hence: An extract from anything, containing its rarest virtue, or most subtle and essential constituent in a small quantity; pure or concentrated essence..
Subtle :: Subtle (superl.) Characterized by refinement and niceness in drawing distinctions; nicely discriminating; -- said of persons; as, a subtle logician; refined; tenuous; sinuous; insinuating; hence, penetrative or pervasive; -- said of the mind; its faculties, or its operations; as, a subtle intellect; a subtle imagination; a subtle process of thought; also, difficult of apprehension; elusive..
Sotilte :: Sotilte (n.) Subtlety.
Astute :: Astute (a.) Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty.
Supersulphate :: Supersubtle (a.) To subtle.
Wise :: Wise (v.) Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty..
Fine :: Fine (superl.) Nice; delicate; subtle; exquisite; artful; skillful; dexterous.
Argutely :: Argutely (adv.) In a subtle; shrewdly.
Subtle :: Subtle (superl.) Sly in design; artful; cunning; insinuating; subtile; -- applied to persons; as, a subtle foe..
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