Antonyms for
subtle
Senses relating to tangible things.
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All Definitions for Subtle

Below are all the dictionary definitions of subtle:

1Senses relating to tangible things.
2Of an action or movement: very delicate or slight, and thus barely noticeable
3Ot obvious
4Inconspicuous, unintrusive.
5Senses relating to intangible things.
6Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so
7Ice
8Also (generally), difficult to grasp
9Ot easily understood or obvious.
10Giving only a slight impression
11Elusive, indistinct
12Also, skilfully restrained or understated.
13Of an artist, a musician, etc.: having a light touch
14Sensitive.
15Of a person: sensitive to the feelings of others
16Discreet, tactful.
17Of a person, their intellect or mind, etc.: discerning, perceptive, shrewd, wise.
18Acting (especially causing harm) in a stealthy, often gradual, manner
19Insidious.
20People or things that are subtle (adjective sense) as a class.
21To make (something) subtle (“giving only a slight impression
22Also, skilfully restrained or understated”).
23Having a delicate or fine substance or texture
24Hence, exquisite, refined.
25Slender, thin.
26Of a substance: finely powdered
27Also, of particles of a substance: very fine or small.
28Of weight: after the tare (“weight of an empty container”) has been subtracted
29Et.
30Of a substance, especially a gas or liquid: of low density or thin consistency
31Rarefied, tenuous
32Hence, tending to spread everywhere due to this quality.
33Synonym of subtile (“of a ship: narrow, slender”).
34Of a person or their fingers or hands, their ability, etc.: dexterous, skilful.
35Of a person or animal, or of an action or words: clever or skilful in a crafty or devious way
36Cunning, sly, wily.
37Of ground used for bowling: not smooth
38Uneven.
39Of an object: cleverly contrived or made
40Also, of a plan, etc.: cleverly contrived or carried out.
41To burn (someone or something) to ash.

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About antonyms for subtle

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