SUB-TILE Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

subtile

adjective

Definition of subtile

as in subtle

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Adjective

But Scheft and his team are mastering the subtle differences and plan to offer many of the same loaves available in Boston, though the bakeries will have a few different offerings.

— Connie Ogle July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
In one of Nolan’s subtle but important additions to Homer’s tale, all throughout the film, everyone expresses fears about the People from the Sea, this unseen menace terrorizing different towns.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of subtle

Adjective

Damon is rugged and haunting in this absolute star turn as Odysseus, who, in a departure from the wilier original, is written as a true-hearted hero whose primary flaw was his unwavering loyalty to his men and his family.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Nolan has chosen to portray Odysseus as a warrior and commander, but ignores the wily, pleasure-loving side of his character.

— Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of wily

Adjective

This modern methodology, also frequently employed by ascendent jazz jammers SML, adds artful friction to the Prairiewolf terroir.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026
Its palatial villas are decked out in pops of pastel, emerald marble showers, rose gold finishes and artful details that make this lavish outpost a cut above the rest.

— Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of artful

Adjective

Odysseus is a complex character known for being brilliant and crafty, but also being somewhat of an arrogant trickster.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
The company expects a strong mix in popular fashion styles and more elevated crafty pieces will do well in Palm Beach.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of crafty

Adjective

As Halloween approaches, investors seem fearful that good credit performance may be more trick than treat.

— Telis Demos, WSJ, 21 Oct. 2022
If the high cost of it all is more trick than treat for you, here are several ways to turn your already smart home into a spook-tacularly genius haunted house.

— Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2021

Definition of trick

Adjective

Indeed, Grozeva and Valchanov’s sly ability to shift tones from ripely comical to appalling is one of their defining features as filmmakers, along with a penchant for weird and wacky side characters.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
During the celebration, Haaland played it cool, looking into the crowd with a sly smile.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Definition of sly

Adjective

This consists of a thin insulating barrier sandwiched between two layers of superconducting aluminum — which can be tricky to manufacture.

— Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Some of it has been tricky, frustrating — a bit of an obstacle course in the business that is music.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Definition of tricky

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