subtly
gb/sˈʌtəli/ us/sˈʌtəli/
B2
Английский
finoman, burkoltan, kissé, enyhén
B2
1
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Often misspelled as “subtlely” (correct: “subtly”).
Значение
in a not obvious way
Коллокации
subtly suggest
|subtly imply
|subtly hint
|subtly undermine
|subtly change
|subtly shift
|subtly different
|subtly wrong
|subtly alter
|subtly signal
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
openly (Done in a direct, public way.)
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blatantly (Done in a very obvious, often rude way.)
Темы
communication
|writing
|social_interaction
Определение
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
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
The taste is subtly sweet.
Az íze enyhén édes.
The new version is subtly better.
Az új változat kissé jobb.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may choose “slightly” when they mean an effect that is small but carefully noticeable; “subtly” often implies nuance.
Значение
to a small degree
Коллокации
subtly different
|subtly flavored
|subtly sweet
|subtly spicy
|subtly textured
|subtly shaded
|subtly updated
|subtly improved
|subtly altered
|subtly varied
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
dramatically (By a large amount or with a strong effect.)
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strongly (With clear intensity or force.)
Темы
description
|food
|design
Определение
A little; not strongly or clearly.
To a small extent, producing a slight but meaningful difference rather than a strong or obvious one.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
subtly
IPA
GB/sˈʌtəli/
US/sˈʌtəli/
Слоги и ударение
subtly (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (subtly)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: subtly
- Plural: subtlies
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- To put it subtly, I disagree.
- To put it subtly, we need a new plan.