Word of the Day: Subtle

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Todayโ€™s Word of the Day is Subtle. In this lesson, youโ€™ll learn its pronunciation, meaning, and how to use it in daily conversations.

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Meaning of Subtle

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Subtle describes something that is not obvious and not easy to notice if you do not pay attention.

Pronunciation of Subtle

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American English (US):

  • IPA: /หˆsสŒtฬฌ.ษ™l/
  • Phonetic: SUT-uhl

British English (UK):

  • IPA: /หˆsสŒt.ษ™l/
  • Phonetic: SUT-uhl

Example Sentences with Subtle

Here are some example sentences with subtle used in everyday English. Listen and repeat the sentences to improve your pronunciation.

The phones are similar, but there are subtle differences.

She tried to be subtle about her feelings at work.

His hint was so subtle that I didnโ€™t understand it.

The team made a subtle change to the design.

She wasnโ€™t subtle when she made her point.


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