subtly
gb/sˈʌtəli/ us/sˈʌtəli/
B2
英語
finoman, burkoltan, kissé, enyhén
B2
1
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
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.
よくある間違い：
Often misspelled as “subtlely” (correct: “subtly”).
意味
in a not obvious way
コロケーション
subtly suggest
|subtly imply
|subtly hint
|subtly undermine
|subtly change
|subtly shift
|subtly different
|subtly wrong
|subtly alter
|subtly signal
類義語
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.)
対義語
openly (Done in a direct, public way.)
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blatantly (Done in a very obvious, often rude way.)
テーマ
communication
|writing
|social_interaction
定義
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
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
The taste is subtly sweet.
Az íze enyhén édes.
The new version is subtly better.
Az új változat kissé jobb.
よくある間違い：
Learners may choose “slightly” when they mean an effect that is small but carefully noticeable; “subtly” often implies nuance.
意味
to a small degree
コロケーション
subtly different
|subtly flavored
|subtly sweet
|subtly spicy
|subtly textured
|subtly shaded
|subtly updated
|subtly improved
|subtly altered
|subtly varied
類義語
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.)
対義語
dramatically (By a large amount or with a strong effect.)
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strongly (With clear intensity or force.)
テーマ
description
|food
|design
定義
A little; not strongly or clearly.
To a small extent, producing a slight but meaningful difference rather than a strong or obvious one.
文法
辞書形
subtly
IPA
GB/sˈʌtəli/
US/sˈʌtəli/
音節・強勢
subtly （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (subtly)
活用形
Noun
- Base: subtly
- Plural: subtlies
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- To put it subtly, I disagree.
- To put it subtly, we need a new plan.