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subtle

сдержанный

Meaning of subtle

restrained

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EN-UK/ˈsʌtəl/
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subtle with Russian translation

subtle usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

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She chose a subtle pattern that only shows up close.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

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She prefers a subtle necklace rather than big, flashy jewellery.

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subtle belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

subtlezurückhaltend
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

subtle synonyms

Related words worth learning together

understated
Подчёркнуто неброский, элегантно сдержанный, часто о стиле или манере.
refined
Больше про утончённость и воспитанность; акцент на вкусе и качестве.
discreet
Осторожный, тактичный, не привлекает внимания; чаще о поведении и словах.
elegant
Акцент на утончённой красоте и грации; эстетическая изящность.
muted
Обычно про цвета или звуки — приглушённые, менее яркие; близко к сдержанному в контексте окраса или тона.
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🇬🇧en

Подчёркнуто неброский, элегантно сдержанный, часто о стиле или манере.

C1Often

She wore an understated dress that still looked elegant.

🇬🇧en

Больше про утончённость и воспитанность; акцент на вкусе и качестве.

C1Often

The restaurant offers refined flavours and attentive service.

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🇬🇧en
discreet

Осторожный, тактичный, не привлекает внимания; чаще о поведении и словах.

B2Often

Be discreet about the surprise party details.

🇬🇧en

Акцент на утончённой красоте и грации; эстетическая изящность.

C1Often

She chose an elegant solution to the problem.

🇬🇧en

Обычно про цвета или звуки — приглушённые, менее яркие; близко к сдержанному в контексте окраса или тона.

B2Often

The room is painted in muted shades of green.

🇬🇧en

Чаще про характер человека — сдержанность в общении, замкнутость.

B2Often

He is a reserved colleague who speaks only when necessary.

🇬🇧en

Часто означает скромность и отсутствие саморекламы, не всегда стилистическая сдержанность.

B2Very Often

She was modest about her achievements.

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nuanced

Означает наличие тонких отличий или сложных оттенков смысла; не всегда синоним сдержанности.

C1Often

Her view was nuanced, recognising both risks and benefits.

🇬🇧en

Означает сложность, утончённость или развитый вкус; может включать интеллект и технологичность.

C1Very Often

The app has a sophisticated algorithm behind a simple interface.

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minimalist

Стиль, связанный с минимумом деталей и украшений; более узкая дизайнерская категория.

B2Often

They prefer a minimalist interior with clean lines and little clutter.

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What does subtle mean?

restrained

How do you pronounce subtle?

subtle is pronounced as /ˈsʌtəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is subtle used in a sentence?

She chose a subtle pattern that only shows up close. Translation: Она выбрала сдержанный узор, который заметен только при близком рассмотрении.

Is subtle part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, subtle (сдержанный) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is subtle part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, subtle (сдержанный) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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