subtle
adjective
thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor.
subtlest
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superlativeof subtle.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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By subconsciously mirroring even the subtlest twitches of expression and biological rhythms of other people, we can channel their thoughts and feelings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
The subtlest animation looks the best, especially when sunlight dapples upon fur or felines flex their claws to assert power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024
The group’s project, which is sponsored by the Colombian government, focuses on the subtlest, non-motor symptoms of the disease.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2023
"Blinks are one of the subtlest of human movements, so designing mechanisms that can mimic these movements require advanced technology, such as high-precision motors," Ms Kiilavuori explains.
From BBC ● May 4, 2023
Many patrons only glance at them before moving on, but the longer you watch, the more you can detect the subtlest of motions.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
