Antonyms for subtly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : suht-l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌt l

Definition of subtly

Origin : c.1300, sutel, soutil, in reference to things, "of thin consistency;" in reference to craftsmen, "skilled, clever," from Old French soutil, from Latin subtilis "fine, thin, delicate, finely woven," from sub "under" (see sub-) + -tilis, from tela "web" and texere "to weave" (see texture). The spelling with -b- reflects confusion with subtile. Most non-material senses were present by late 14c.

As in lightly : adv gently, effortlessly
As in delicately : adv carefully

Example sentences :

Mary subtly evaded the question, while seeming to give unqualified assent.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Beardsley really didn't mind; they just couldn't know how subtly he worked into his themes!
Extract from : « We're Friends, Now » by Henry Hasse

"Let us speak, then, of their offence alone," persisted Francesco subtly.
Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini

This earth is made too subtly, of too multiple warp and woof, for prophecy.
Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy

I cannot express in words how subtly and marvellously it is designed.
Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting

The endlessness of such a subtly cruel situation was appalling—if you think of it.
Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad

Grown and subtly altered she undoubtedly was, thought Donald.
Extract from : « 'Smiles' » by Eliot H. Robinson

After a while, subtly, she felt that someone was standing near her.
Extract from : « Blazed Trail Stories » by Stewart Edward White

Something had changed; the whole vibration of its lines were subtly new.
Extract from : « The Dragon Painter » by Mary McNeil Fenollosa

It was an explosion, yes, but subtly different from the rending snap of hexynitrate.
Extract from : « Morale » by Murray Leinster

Synonyms for subtly

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