All 3 Uses of "subtle" in "The Tempest"

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All 3 Uses

subtle
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The Tempest
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It must needs be of subtle, tender, and delicate temperance.
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subtle = mild (understated)
You do yet taste
Some subtleties o' the isle, that will not let you
Believe things certain.
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subtleties = things that are not obvious, but can be appreciated by someone with adequate sensitivity and relevant knowledge
Ay, and a subtle; as he most learnedly delivered.†
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(1) (subtle as in: a subtle poison)
working in an indirect or hidden way
(2) (subtle as in: a subtle shade of blue)
understated so as not to draw excess attention
(3) (subtle as in: a subtle difference or thinker)
not obvious, but noticeable with enough insight and knowledge

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able to notice or understand things that require insight and sensitivity
(4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)