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subtile

The definition of subtile, sometimes spelled subtle, is something that is indirect or a very small distinction between two things.

(adjective)

An example of subtile used as an adjective is a subtile request, such as where someone mentions their favorite musician just before their birthday, hoping to be gifted their new album.

See subtile in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Now Rare subtle

Origin: ME < MFr subtil, altered (infl. by L) < OFr soutil: see subtle

Related Forms:

subtilely adverb
subtileness noun
subtilty noun pl. subtilities or subtility

See subtile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Subtle.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French subtil

Origin: , from Latin subtīlis, fine, delicate; see subtle

Related Forms:

subˈtile·ly adverb

sub·tilˈi·ty (səb-tĭlˈĭ-tē), subˈtile·ness (sŭtˈl-nĭs, sŭbˈtəl-), subˈtil·ty (sŭtˈl-tē, sŭbˈtəl-) noun

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