IELTS Anvil

subtle

CEFR: B2

So delicate, nuanced, or faint as to be difficult to perceive or analyze without meticulous inspection.

Synonyms

nuanced
understated

Common Collocations

subtle difference
subtle nuance
subtle shift

Example Sentence

Experienced examiners listen for subtle variations in intonation to evaluate fluency in the speaking module.

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