Both Uses
subtle
in
The Selection, by Kiera Cass
(Edited)
- Then, not so subtly, he told me to mention his art to Prince Maxon.
p. 74.9subtly = in an understated (non-obvious) manner
- Her hair was done up with a row of yellow jewels pinned into a line across the front in a very subtle resemblance to a crown.
p. 282.1 *subtle = not obvious, but noticeable
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
or:
able to notice or understand things that require insight and sensitivity - (4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)