different between subtly vs unobtrusively

subtly

English

Alternative forms

  • subtlely
  • subtilly (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle English sotilly; equivalent to subtle +? -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?s?t.li/, /?s?.tl?.li/
  • (US) IPA(key): /?s?.tl?.li/

Adverb

subtly (comparative more subtly, superlative most subtly)

  1. With subtleness, in a subtle manner; with cleverness rather than brute force.

Translations

Anagrams

  • bustly, butyls

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unobtrusively

English

Etymology

unobtrusive +? -ly

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /??n.?b?t?u?.s?v.li/

Adverb

unobtrusively (comparative more unobtrusively, superlative most unobtrusively)

  1. In an unobtrusive manner; in a manner that is not noticeable or blatant.
    • 1920, Herman Cyril McNeile, Bulldog Drummond Chapter 1
      He felt not the slightest doubt in his mind that this was the girl who had written him, and, having given an order to the waiter, he started to study her face as unobtrusively as possible.

Synonyms

  • (in an unobtrusive manner): inconspicuously, subtly

Related terms

  • obtrusive
  • unobtrusive
  • unobtrusiveness

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