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subtle

/ˈsʌt(ə)l/
adjective
  1. Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.

    "The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully."

  2. (of a thing) Cleverly contrived.

  3. (of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.

    Similar: crafty, cunning, skillful

Synonymscrafty, cunning, skillful, deceptive, malicious
Antonymssimple

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