subtly
gb/sˈʌtəli/ us/sˈʌtəli/
B2
Ingles
finoman, burkoltan, kissé, enyhén
B2
1
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often misspelled as “subtlely” (correct: “subtly”).
Kahulugan
in a not obvious way
Mga kolokasyon
subtly suggest
|subtly imply
|subtly hint
|subtly undermine
|subtly change
|subtly shift
|subtly different
|subtly wrong
|subtly alter
|subtly signal
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
openly (Done in a direct, public way.)
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blatantly (Done in a very obvious, often rude way.)
Mga tema
communication
|writing
|social_interaction
Depinisyon
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
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The taste is subtly sweet.
Az íze enyhén édes.
The new version is subtly better.
Az új változat kissé jobb.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may choose “slightly” when they mean an effect that is small but carefully noticeable; “subtly” often implies nuance.
Kahulugan
to a small degree
Mga kolokasyon
subtly different
|subtly flavored
|subtly sweet
|subtly spicy
|subtly textured
|subtly shaded
|subtly updated
|subtly improved
|subtly altered
|subtly varied
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
dramatically (By a large amount or with a strong effect.)
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strongly (With clear intensity or force.)
Mga tema
description
|food
|design
Depinisyon
A little; not strongly or clearly.
To a small extent, producing a slight but meaningful difference rather than a strong or obvious one.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
subtly
IPA
GB/sˈʌtəli/
US/sˈʌtəli/
Mga pantig at diin
subtly (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (subtly)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: subtly
- Plural: subtlies
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- To put it subtly, I disagree.
- To put it subtly, we need a new plan.