subtly
adverbUK /ˈsʌt.li/
US /ˈsʌt.li/
In a way that is hard to notice.
She subtly changed the subject when the conversation got awkward.
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2. In a clever and indirect way.
He subtly hinted that he wanted a new bike for his birthday.
3. In a way that is not obvious or easy to see.
The colors in the painting subtly blend into one another.
4. In a delicate or precise manner.
The chef subtly balanced sweet and salty flavors in the dish.