From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsub‧tle‧ty /ˈsʌtlti/ noun (plural subtleties) 1 [uncountable] the quality that something has when it has been done in a clever or skilful way, with careful attention to small details The play lacks subtlety.
Also, are gush and trickle synonyms?
In this page you can discover 20 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for trickle, like: leak, seep, stream, drift, gush, drip, flow, issue, spurt, water-washed and dribble.
In this way, what does it mean when something is understated?
Definition of understated
: avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment understated elegance. Other Words from understated Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About understated.
What does not overtly mean?
in a way that is done or shown publicly or in an obvious way and not secret: It was an overtly sexual advertising campaign. He never overtly expressed his feelings about the issue. See.
What does subtlety mean definition?
the state or quality of being subtle. delicacy or nicety of character or meaning. acuteness or penetration of mind; delicacy of discrimination. a fine-drawn distinction; refinement of reasoning: the subtleties of logic. something subtle.
What is the opposite of being subtle?
Opposite of a fine or subtle detail or distinction. coarseness. impreciseness. imprecision. inaccuracy.
What is the same meaning as frustrated?
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for frustrated. disappointed, disenchanted, disillusioned, unfulfilled.
What is the synonym of indirect?
long-drawn-out. long way home. long-winded. meandering. obscure.
What is the synonym of slight?
small, modest, little, tiny, minute, inappreciable, imperceptible, infinitesimal, hardly worth mentioning, negligible, inconsiderable, insignificant, minimal, marginal. remote, scant, slim, outside. faint, vague, subtle, gentle. informal minuscule.
What is the synonym of subtlety?
See also synonyms for: subtleties. elegance. intricacy. exquisiteness.
What’s a word for in your face?
In-your-face synonyms
In this page you can discover 9 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for in-your-face, like: shouty, ballsy, edgy, anarchic, bombastic, unapologetic, hard-edged, over-the-top and null.
What’s a word for not subtle?
What is the opposite of subtle?
| guileless | injudicious |
|---|---|
| thoughtless | forthright |
| candid | sincere |
| direct | obtuse |
| unclever | blunt |