Definition of subtle

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

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Subtly :: Subtly (adv.) In a subtle manner; slyly; artfully; cunningly.
Astucious :: Astucious (a.) Subtle; cunning; astute.
Argute :: Argute (a.) Sagacious; acute; subtle; shrewd.
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..
Subtle :: Subtle (superl.) Sly in design; artful; cunning; insinuating; subtile; -- applied to persons; as, a subtle foe..
Simplicity :: Simplicity (n.) Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration..
Subtilized :: Subtilization (n.) Refinement; subtlety; extreme attenuation.
Supersulphate :: Supersubtle (a.) To subtle.
Subtle :: Subtle (superl.) Cunningly devised; crafty; treacherous; as, a subtle stratagem..
Subtile :: Subtile (a.) Characterized by nicety of discrimination; discerning; delicate; refined; subtle.
Wily :: Wily (superl.) Full of wiles, tricks, or stratagems; using craft or stratagem to accomplish a purpose; mischievously artful; subtle..
Subtleties :: Subtleness (n.) The quality or state of being subtle; subtlety.
Simply :: Simply (adv.) Plainly; without art or subtlety.
Sly :: Sly (v. t.) Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle; as, a sly trick..
Serpent :: Serpent (n.) Fig.: A subtle, treacherous, malicious person..
Subtilty :: Subtilty (n.) Refinement; extreme acuteness; subtlety.
Jesuitism :: Jesuitism (n.) Cunning; deceit; deceptive practices to effect a purpose; subtle argument; -- an opprobrious use of the word.
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..
Subtle :: Subtilty (n.) Slyness in design; artifice; guile; a cunning design or artifice; a trick; subtlety.
Subtlety :: Subtleties (pl. ) of Subtlet.
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