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View synonyms for subtile

subtile

[ suht-l, suhb-til ]

adjective

, sub·til·er, sub·til·est.


subtile

/ ˈsʌtəl; sʌbˈtɪlɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. See subtle
    a rare spelling of subtle


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Derived Forms

  • ˈsubtilty, noun
  • subtility, noun
  • ˈsubtilely, adverb

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Other Words From

  • subtile·ly adverb
  • subtile·ness noun
  • non·subtile adjective
  • non·subtile·ly adverb
  • non·subtile·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of subtile1

1325–75; Middle English < Latin subtīlis fine (originally of fabric), equivalent to sub- sub- + -tīlis, akin to tēla cloth on a loom, loom (< *tekslā, derivative of texere to weave; text )

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Example Sentences

If not, might not the machinations of a brain so subtile affect the peace and happiness of Alice Bridgenorth?

These, and other more subtile questions--like the nature of angels--began to agitate the convent in the ninth century.

The most subtile body is as a world, in which millions of parts unite and are arranged in the most perfect order.

The little lamp was still burning, but the fresh fragrance of dawn had replaced the subtile odor of the oriental essence.

You are associated by many subtile, indescribable ties with some of my most precious and most silent thoughts.

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