1 (delicately) [+imply, remind, suggest] sutilmente; de manera sutil ...advertisements subtly [implying] that art was part of an elite lifestyle. ...having subtly [reminded] him of the need to exercise restraint ...fairy tales which subtly [suggest] that older women give young girls this idea
subtly flavoured dishes platos ligeramente sazonados; subtly coloured garments prendas de colores tenues
I would like to look subtly sexy, but I haven't got the physique to carry it off This glassware is handblown, and subtly [coloured] in deep blues and greens. Walnuts are subtly [flavoured] and can be spoilt by the use of alcohol. ...a subtly [flavoured] aubergine pate Garam masala is not hot, but subtly [spicy] Mexican dishes have a deep, subtly spicy flavour
subtly erotic images imágenes de un sutil erotismo
2 (slightly) [+change] ligeramente; levemente ...the room glows with a subtly [changing] light ...the atmosphere in the room had subtly [changed]. ..a new hairstyle which had subtly [altered] his features. Their attitude to me [altered] subtly.
[+enhance] sutilmente; de manera sutil ...you can subtly [enhance] your best features with carefully chosen and applied makeup. ...beats that subtly [enhance] rather than dominate the melody.
subtly different ligeramente distinto
...representatives were saying subtly [different] things to different people. ...a variety of techniques which produce subtly [different] effects
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