subtle

ˈsʌtəl
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Translation of subtle from English into Dutch

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Adjective

1.

faint

barely noticeable or indistinct
  • There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the cake.Er was een subtiele hint van vanille in de cake.
2.

delicate sensory

delicate and complex in a pleasant way
  • The wine had a subtle aroma of berries.De wijn had een subtiele aroma van bessen.
3.

clever design

cleverly designed or contrived
subtiel vernuftig
  • The subtle design of the gadget impressed everyone.Het subtiele ontwerp van de gadget maakte indruk op iedereen.
4.

acute

capable of making fine distinctions
scherpzinnig fijnzinnig
  • A subtle mind can discern minute details.Een scherpzinnige geest kan minutieuze details onderscheiden.
5.

cunning person

cunning or skillful in achieving goals
  • She used a subtle approach to win the negotiation.Ze gebruikte een subtiele aanpak om de onderhandeling te winnen.
6.

hidden harm

working in a hidden and harmful way
  • The disease had a subtle onset, making it hard to detect.De ziekte had een subtiele aanvang, waardoor het moeilijk te detecteren was.
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Expressions with subtle: examples in English and translations in Dutch

overduidelijk
zeer duidelijk
His criticism was subtle as a sledgehammer, leaving no room for doubt.
subtiele aanwijzingen
She gave subtle cues to show she was interested.

Synonyms and analogies of subtle in English

Examples of subtle in a sentence

  • Her subtle smile conveyed her true feelings.
  • Her subtle smile conveyed more than words could.
  • The artist used subtle colors to enhance the painting's depth.
  • The architect's subtle use of space was brilliant.
  • Her subtle approach to the problem was effective.
  • Her subtle observations often went unnoticed.

Translations of "subtle" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
subtieladj.

His portrayal of the tragic hero was both powerful and subtle.

Zijn vertolking van de tragische held was zowel krachtig als subtiel.

verfijndadj.

The blending of flavors in the cake is subtle and delicious.

De subtiele menging van smaken in de taart is verfijnd en heerlijk.

fijnzinnigadj.

It is a moving and subtle portrait of three women.

Het is een ontroerend en fijnzinnig portret van drie vrouwen.

ingetogenadj.

His performance in the noir film was both haunting and subtle.

Zijn spel in de noir-film was zowel beklemmend als ingetogen.

onopvallendadj.

As subtle as a cockroach crawling across a white rug.

Zo onopvallend als 'n kakkerlak op een wit kleedje.

genuanceerdpp.

So sometimes we can be blunt, other times very subtle.

Dus soms zijn wij kort door de bocht, soms heel genuanceerd.

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Other translations for subtle:

  • sluwadj.
  • scherpzinnigadj.
  • vernuftigadj.

subtle: Examples and translations in context

Her makeup looks perfect with that subtle tweak on the eyeshadow.

Haar make-up is perfect met die subtiele aanpassing van de oogschaduw.

The story she told was spiced with subtle hints of mystery.

Het verhaal dat ze vertelde, zat vol subtiele vleugjes mysterie.

The observing artist picked up on the light's subtle variations.

De oplettende kunstenaar merkte de subtiele variaties in het licht op.

Cooking with white turnip gives the soup a subtle earthy taste.

Koken met knolraap geeft de soep een subtiele, aardse smaak.

Paprika gives the soup a vibrant red color and subtle heat.

Paprika geeft de soep een dieprode kleur en een subtiele pittigheid.

She sprinkled fennel over the salad for a subtle licorice taste.

Ze strooide wat venkelzaad over de salade voor een subtiele dropsmaak.

The classic necklace is a subtle complement to her elegant dress.

De klassieke ketting is een subtiele toevoeging aan haar elegante jurk.

Parents often have to tune into subtle signals from their teenagers.

Ouders moeten zich vaak afstemmen op subtiele signalen van hun tieners.

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