All 5 Uses of
subtle
in
Cyrano de Bergerac
- A subtle wit—a precieuse.†
Act 1 *
- Who but a woman had e'er devised so subtle a trick?†
Act 3
- Turning frank loving into subtle fencing!†
Act 3
- FIRST CADET: —For subtle craft, give me a woman!†
Act 4
- A heart too deep for common minds to plumb, A spirit subtle, charming?
Act 4 *subtle = with fine distinctions that are not obvious
Definitions:
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(subtle as in: a subtle difference or thinker) not obvious, but understandable by someone with adequate sensitivity and relevant knowledge (perhaps depending upon fine distinctions)
or:
capable of understanding things that require sensitivity and relevant knowledge (perhaps understanding fine distinctions)
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(subtle as in: a subtle shade of blue) understated so as not to draw excess attention