subtle

Day 33Level 1

SUH-tul

not obvious

not obvious; difficult to discern; crafty

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

abstruse, sly, elusive, canny, mysterious

Antonyms:

simple, clear, concrete, naive

Example Sentence:

The black bean sauce was subtle yet flavorful, with a mildly nutty undercurrent.

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