Is it subtly or Subtlely?
There are two tricks to the word subtly: first, when you add the ly to the word subtle, the e gets dropped. Second, don’t confuse subtly with subtlety, a noun meaning “the state of being subtle.”
Is the B Silent in subtle?
Since the letter b is silent in the word subtle, the t sound now finds itself between the short u vowel sound, and an l sound.
How do you use subtly in a sentence?
Subtly Sentence Examples
- He’d watched Sean subtly steer people away from it.
- They were more subtly and incurably separated by traditional and legal status.
- I should think the wonderful rhythmical flow of lines and curves could be more subtly felt than seen.
What does Sutely mean?
Definition of surely 1 : in a sure manner: a archaic : without danger or risk of injury or loss : safely. b(1) : with assurance : confidently answered quickly and surely. (2) : without doubt : certainly they will surely be heard from in the future— R. J. Lifton.
What part of speech is subtly?
adjective
adjective, sub·tler, sub·tlest. thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor. fine or delicate in meaning or intent; difficult to perceive or understand: subtle irony. delicate or faint and mysterious: a subtle smile.
Why is subtle pronounced?
The word is pronounced like “suttle” and it was originally spelled that way when it was borrowed from Old French, but the b got imported to make the word look more like its ultimate source, the Latin adjective subtilis. If you try to pronounce the b, your ignorance of how to say the word properly won’t be very subtle!
What is subtile?
Definition of subtile 1 : subtle, elusive a subtile aroma. 2a : cunning, crafty. b : sagacious, discerning.
What is being subtle?
Being subtle is the act of conveying something in a skillful or clever way versus in a direct manner.