All 3 Uses of
subtle
in
Othello, the Moor of Venice
- Make all the money thou canst; if sanctimony and a frail vow betwixt an erring barbarian and a supersubtle Venetian be not too hard for my wits and all the tribe of hell, thou shalt enjoy her; therefore make money.†
Scene 1.3
- …of this fortune as Cassio does? a knave very voluble; no further conscionable than in putting on the mere form of civil and humane seeming, for the better compass of his salt and most hidden loose affection? why, none; why, none;—a slipper and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions; that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages, though true advantage never present itself: a devilish knave! besides, the knave is handsome, young, and hath all those requisites in him that folly…†
Scene 2.1 *
- This is a subtle whore, A closet-lock-and-key of villainous secrets: And yet she'll kneel and pray; I have seen her do't.†
Scene 4.2
Definition:
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(subtle as in: a subtle shade of blue) understated so as not to draw excess attention