Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subtly-different
adjective
/ˈsʌtli ˈdɪfərənt/
Definition
Not markedly different but distinguishable in a delicate or nuanced way.
Examples
- The two paintings seemed subtly different, with one having just a hint more blue than the other.
- Her approach to the problem was subtly different from his, leading to unexpected outcomes.
- While the designs were fundamentally the same, the finishes made them subtly different from one another.
Meaning
Referring to things that have slight variations or distinctions that are not immediately obvious but can be perceived upon closer examination.
Synonyms
- Nuanced
- Discreetly different
- Faintly distinct
