subtly
gb/sˈʌtəli/ us/sˈʌtəli/
B2
Αγγλικά
finoman, burkoltan, kissé, enyhén
B2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
subtly + [verb/adjective] (e.g., subtly [suggest], subtly [wrong])
The ad subtly suggests that you’ll be happier if you buy the product.
A reklám burkoltan azt sugallja, hogy boldogabb leszel, ha megveszed a terméket.
She subtly shifted the conversation away from the awkward topic.
Finoman elterelte a beszélgetést a kínos témáról.
The film subtly criticizes the way power is used.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He subtly hinted that he wanted to leave.
Finoman célzott rá, hogy el akar menni.
The color changes subtly in the light.
A szín finoman változik a fényben.
Συχνό λάθος:
Often misspelled as “subtlely” (correct: “subtly”).
Σημασία
in a not obvious way
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
subtly suggest
|subtly imply
|subtly hint
|subtly undermine
|subtly change
|subtly shift
|subtly different
|subtly wrong
|subtly alter
|subtly signal
Συνώνυμα
indirectly (Focuses on not saying or doing something openly.)
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quietly (Emphasizes a low-key, unobtrusive effect.)
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discreetly (Suggests carefulness to avoid attention or offense.)
Αντώνυμα
openly (Done in a direct, public way.)
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blatantly (Done in a very obvious, often rude way.)
Θέματα
communication
|writing
|social_interaction
Ορισμός
In a way that is hard to notice or not said directly.
In a way that is not immediately noticeable, direct, or easy to recognize or understand.
B2
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
subtly + [adjective/verb] (e.g., subtly [sweet], subtly [updated])
The recipe has been subtly adjusted to reduce the sugar.
A receptet kissé módosították, hogy kevesebb cukor legyen benne.
Her accent is subtly different from her sister’s.
A kiejtése kissé különbözik a nővéréétől.
The room was subtly scented with jasmine.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The taste is subtly sweet.
Az íze enyhén édes.
The new version is subtly better.
Az új változat kissé jobb.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may choose “slightly” when they mean an effect that is small but carefully noticeable; “subtly” often implies nuance.
Σημασία
to a small degree
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
subtly different
|subtly flavored
|subtly sweet
|subtly spicy
|subtly textured
|subtly shaded
|subtly updated
|subtly improved
|subtly altered
|subtly varied
Συνώνυμα
slightly (Neutral and purely about small degree.)
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faintly (Often used for weak sensations like light, sound, or smell.)
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marginally (Common in comparisons and measurements.)
Αντώνυμα
dramatically (By a large amount or with a strong effect.)
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strongly (With clear intensity or force.)
Θέματα
description
|food
|design
Ορισμός
A little; not strongly or clearly.
To a small extent, producing a slight but meaningful difference rather than a strong or obvious one.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
subtly
IPA
GB/sˈʌtəli/
US/sˈʌtəli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
subtly (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (subtly)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: subtly
- Plural: subtlies
Εκφράσεις
to put it subtly
1/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt sˈʌtəli/
fixed phrase
say something in an understated way
Used before a statement to say it in a polite, indirect way.
Παραδείγματα
- To put it subtly, your presentation needs more work.
- The project is behind schedule— to put it subtly.
- To put it subtly, his comment wasn’t helpful.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- To put it subtly, I disagree.
- To put it subtly, we need a new plan.