subtle

ˈsʌtəl
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Translation of subtle into Swedish

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Adjective

1.

faint

barely noticeable or indistinct
  • There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the cake.Det fanns en subtil antydan av vanilj i kakan.
2.

delicate sensory

delicate and complex in a pleasant way
  • The wine had a subtle aroma of berries.Vinet hade en subtil doft av bär.
3.

clever design

cleverly designed or contrived
  • The subtle design of the gadget impressed everyone.Den smarta designen av prylen imponerade på alla.
4.

acute

capable of making fine distinctions
  • A subtle mind can discern minute details..Ett skarp sinne kan urskilja små detaljer
5.

cunning person

cunning or skillful in achieving goals
  • She used a subtle approach to win the negotiation.Hon använde en subtil metod för att vinna förhandlingen.
6.

hidden harm

working in a hidden and harmful way
  • The disease had a subtle onset, making it hard to detect.Sjukdomen hade en subtil början, vilket gjorde den svår att upptäcka.
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Expressions with subtle: examples in English and translations in Swedish

uppenbar som en slägga
extremt uppenbar
His criticism was subtle as a sledgehammer, leaving no room for doubt.
subtila signaler
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
subtiladj.

Her writing features a drier tone that suits subtle sarcasm perfectly.

Hennes texter har en torr ton som passar subtil sarkasm perfekt.

diskretadj.

The balsamic perfume on her neck was subtle but very pleasant.

Den balsamiska parfymen på hennes hals var diskret men väldigt behaglig.

mildadj.

When cooking tofu, sesame oil adds a subtle toasted flavor.

När man lagar tofu ger sesamolja en mild, rostad smak.

svagadj.

A subtle tickle at the back of her neck made her shiver.

En svag kittling i nacken fick henne att rysa till.

raffineradadj.

Our processed granite has a subtle shine and feels warm to the touch.

Vår behandlade fragranit har en raffinerad glans och känns varm att beröra.

hårfinadj.

The boundary between meaningful and meaningless can be subtle.

Gränsen mellan det meningsfulla och det meningslösa kan vara hårfin.

finstämdadj.

The novel's humor had a subtle undertone of irony throughout the story.

Bokens humor bar hela tiden på en finstämd ton av ironi.

underfundigadj.

Come and visit the monkey in a subtle dance performance for the whole family.

Hälsa på hos apan i en underfundig dansföreställning för hela familjen.

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Other translations for subtle:

  • sofistikeradadj.
  • smygandeadj./prtp.
  • finurligadj.
  • skarpadj.

subtle: Examples and translations in context

The detective was heads-up and picked up subtle clues others missed.

Detektiven var uppmärksam och snappade upp subtila ledtrådar som andra missade.

She misses the trick whenever subtle hints aren't directly explained.

Hon missar poängen varje gång subtila hintar inte uttalas rakt ut.

Their conducting of the piece revealed subtle nuances to the audience.

Deras tolkning av stycket som dirigenter avslöjade subtila nyanser för publiken.

Early signs of illness can include a subtle change in behaviour.

Tidiga tecken på sjukdom kan vara en subtil förändring i beteendet.

The mistake was so subtle it passed without notice by everyone.

Felet var så subtilt att det gick obemärkt förbi av alla.

Alien music styles often influence the local artists in subtle ways.

Utländska musikstilar påverkar ofta de lokala artisterna på ett subtilt sätt.

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

Hans gestaltning av den tragiske hjälten var både kraftfull och subtil.

Her sharp eye caught the subtle details in the painting immediately.

Hennes skarpa blick snappade genast upp de subtila detaljerna i målningen.

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subtle cues
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