adjective · Medium SAT word

    Subtle

    hard to notice or detect

    Subtle in a sentence

    The artist used subtle shades of blue to create depth.

    Synonyms for subtle

    • delicate
    • faint
    • slight

    Antonyms for subtle

    Practice subtle on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like subtle appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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