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
"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
“Since you asked, it was the subtlest form of expression known to humans. The first novel was probably Murasaki Shikibu’s ‘Tale of Genji,’ written in the 11th century.
From New York Times ● May 1, 2023
Tragedy turned him into one of the subtlest and sharpest satirists in American letters.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
