All 17 Uses
subtle
in
Breaking Dawn, by Meyer
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- The difference between Renesmee an hour ago and Renesmee now was subtler.
Book 3 *subtler = less noticeable
- I assured her—almost intoxicating, but not at all overwhelming, the balance of the different fragrances was subtle and flawless.†
Book 1
- The narrow sheath of the shimmering white dress flared out subtly at the train almost like an inverted calla lily, cut so skillfully that her body looked elegant and graceful—while it was motionless, at least.†
Book 1
- I ran my fingers over the subtle bulge, surprised by how rock hard it felt under my skin.†
Book 1
- Her limbs were smooth and strong, skin glistening subtly, luminous as a pearl.†
Book 3
- A few seconds more and I could hear the muted padding of immense feet, so much subtler than the crunch of hooves.†
Book 3
- To my surprise, Jasper followed after, his own efficient leap seeming understated, even subtle, after the others.†
Book 3
- Alice was trying to be subtle about it.†
Book 3
- There was a subtle edge to the message that made me think that she'd understood Edward's words perfectly; she acknowledged thirst, but overrode it in the same thought.†
Book 3
- Her skin had just a faint luminosity, subtle and mysterious.†
Book 3
- The unsubtle reminder in Aro's note interested me more than the jewel.†
Book 3 *unsubtle = not understatedstandard prefix: The prefix "un-" in unsubtle means not and reverses the meaning of subtle. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.
- Benjamin—an oddly cheerful vampire who looked barely older than a boy and seemed both utterly confident and utterly careless at the same time—persuaded Amun to stay with a few subtle threats about disbanding their alliance.†
Book 3
- Most of the motionless vampires glared with hostile eyes, and a few—Carmen, Tanya, Zafrina, and Senna—repositioned themselves subtly into defensive poses between the newcomers and Renesmee.†
Book 3
- I pulled into an open spot and looked up at a tastefully subtle sign that read JASON SCOTT, ATTORNEY AT LAW.†
Book 3
- There was nothing unusual about the outside of the Cullen house as we pulled into the meadow, but I could hear some kind of subtle uproar inside.†
Book 3
- I remembered Rose and Carlisle's discussion of the Irish leader; Carlisle believed that Siobhan had some subtle but powerful gift to make things go her way—and yet Siobhan didn't believe it herself.†
Book 3
- Did he understand what was happening now—did he see that my shield had grown in strength and subtlety far beyond what Edward knew me to be capable of?†
Book 3 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(subtle as in: a subtle poison) working in an indirect or hidden way
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(2)
(subtle as in: a subtle shade of blue) understated so as not to draw excess attention
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(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)