ஆங்கிலம்

subtly

gb/sˈʌtəli/ us/sˈʌtəli/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
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adverb B2 property
1

in a not obvious way

In a way that is hard to notice or not said directly.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: subtly + [verb/adjective] (e.g., subtly [suggest], subtly [wrong])
பொதுவான தவறு:
Often misspelled as “subtlely” (correct: “subtly”).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
indirectly (Focuses on not saying or doing something openly.) | quietly (Emphasizes a low-key, unobtrusive effect.) | discreetly (Suggests carefulness to avoid attention or offense.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
openly (Done in a direct, public way.) | blatantly (Done in a very obvious, often rude way.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
subtly suggest |subtly imply |subtly hint |subtly undermine |subtly change |subtly shift |subtly different |subtly wrong |subtly alter |subtly signal
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |writing |social_interaction
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The ad subtly suggests that you’ll be happier if you buy the product.
  • She subtly shifted the conversation away from the awkward topic.
  • The film subtly criticizes the way power is used.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He subtly hinted that he wanted to leave.
  • The color changes subtly in the light.
adverb B2 quantity
2

to a small degree

A little; not strongly or clearly.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: subtly + [adjective/verb] (e.g., subtly [sweet], subtly [updated])
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may choose “slightly” when they mean an effect that is small but carefully noticeable; “subtly” often implies nuance.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
slightly (Neutral and purely about small degree.) | faintly (Often used for weak sensations like light, sound, or smell.) | marginally (Common in comparisons and measurements.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
dramatically (By a large amount or with a strong effect.) | strongly (With clear intensity or force.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
subtly different |subtly flavored |subtly sweet |subtly spicy |subtly textured |subtly shaded |subtly updated |subtly improved |subtly altered |subtly varied
கருப்பொருள்கள்
description |food |design
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The recipe has been subtly adjusted to reduce the sugar.
  • Her accent is subtly different from her sister’s.
  • The room was subtly scented with jasmine.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The taste is subtly sweet.
  • The new version is subtly better.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
subtly
IPA
GB/sˈʌtəli/
US/sˈʌtəli/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
subtly (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (subtly)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: subtly
  • Plural: subtlies
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

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