subtly
gb/sˈʌtəli/ us/sˈʌtəli/
B2
Angielski
finoman, burkoltan, kissé, enyhén
B2
1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Often misspelled as “subtlely” (correct: “subtly”).
Znaczenie
in a not obvious way
Kolokacje
subtly suggest
|subtly imply
|subtly hint
|subtly undermine
|subtly change
|subtly shift
|subtly different
|subtly wrong
|subtly alter
|subtly signal
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
openly (Done in a direct, public way.)
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blatantly (Done in a very obvious, often rude way.)
Tematy
communication
|writing
|social_interaction
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The taste is subtly sweet.
Az íze enyhén édes.
The new version is subtly better.
Az új változat kissé jobb.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may choose “slightly” when they mean an effect that is small but carefully noticeable; “subtly” often implies nuance.
Znaczenie
to a small degree
Kolokacje
subtly different
|subtly flavored
|subtly sweet
|subtly spicy
|subtly textured
|subtly shaded
|subtly updated
|subtly improved
|subtly altered
|subtly varied
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
dramatically (By a large amount or with a strong effect.)
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strongly (With clear intensity or force.)
Tematy
description
|food
|design
Definicja
A little; not strongly or clearly.
To a small extent, producing a slight but meaningful difference rather than a strong or obvious one.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
subtly
IPA
GB/sˈʌtəli/
US/sˈʌtəli/
Sylaby i akcent
subtly (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (subtly)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: subtly
- Plural: subtlies
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- To put it subtly, I disagree.
- To put it subtly, we need a new plan.