subtly
English
/ˈsʌt.li/, /ˈsʌ.tl̩.li/
adv
Definitions
- With subtleness, in a subtle manner; with cleverness rather than brute force.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English sotilly suffix from English subtle.
Origin
English
subtle
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Cognates and derived terms
- nonsubtle English
- oversubtle English
- subtely English
- subtle English
- subtlely English
- subtleness English
- supersubtle English
- unsubtle English
- sotil Middle English
- sotilly Middle English