subtly
gb/sˈʌtəli/ us/sˈʌtəli/
B2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
finoman, burkoltan, kissé, enyhén
B2
1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Often misspelled as “subtlely” (correct: “subtly”).
ਅਰਥ
in a not obvious way
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
subtly suggest
|subtly imply
|subtly hint
|subtly undermine
|subtly change
|subtly shift
|subtly different
|subtly wrong
|subtly alter
|subtly signal
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
openly (Done in a direct, public way.)
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blatantly (Done in a very obvious, often rude way.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|writing
|social_interaction
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The taste is subtly sweet.
Az íze enyhén édes.
The new version is subtly better.
Az új változat kissé jobb.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may choose “slightly” when they mean an effect that is small but carefully noticeable; “subtly” often implies nuance.
ਅਰਥ
to a small degree
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
subtly different
|subtly flavored
|subtly sweet
|subtly spicy
|subtly textured
|subtly shaded
|subtly updated
|subtly improved
|subtly altered
|subtly varied
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
dramatically (By a large amount or with a strong effect.)
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strongly (With clear intensity or force.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
description
|food
|design
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
A little; not strongly or clearly.
To a small extent, producing a slight but meaningful difference rather than a strong or obvious one.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
subtly
IPA
GB/sˈʌtəli/
US/sˈʌtəli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
subtly (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (subtly)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: subtly
- Plural: subtlies
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- To put it subtly, I disagree.
- To put it subtly, we need a new plan.