тонко
subtly
in subtle way
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тонко with English translation
тонко usage examples
She subtly changed the lighting to make the room feel warmer.
Она тонко изменила освещение, чтобы комната казалась теплее.
He subtly matched the curtains to the cushions for a calm look.
Он тонко подобрал занавески под подушки, чтобы создать спокойный вид.
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тонко synonyms
What's the difference between тонко / деликатно / ненавязчиво / намёком / завуалированно / незаметно
the base term — indicates nuance, delicacy, or a barely perceptible effect
He subtly hinted at the problem without naming those responsible.
Он тонко намекнул на проблему, не называя конкретно виновных.
emphasizes tact and respect for another's feelings
She delicately pointed out the mistake so as not to offend the colleague.
Она деликатно указала на ошибку, чтобы не обидеть коллегу.
implies lack of pressure or insistence when expressing something
He offered help unobtrusively, without interfering.
Он ненавязчиво предложил помощь, не вмешиваясь в дела.
means conveying an idea by hint, without direct statement
He said it by hint, hoping his colleagues would understand.
Он сказал это намёком, надеясь, что коллеги поймут.
implies a concealed or veiled statement or action
He veiledly criticizes the company's policy in his notes.
Он завуалированно критикует политику компании в своих заметках.
stresses that an action occurs without attracting attention
He unobtrusively made corrections to the document.
Он незаметно внес поправки в документ.
emphasizes the absence of direct expression or an explicit sign
The statement implicitly contains criticism of current policy.
В высказывании неявно содержится критика текущей политики.
indicates an indirect connection or influence rather than a direct action
He indirectly mentioned the circumstances of the dismissal.
Он косвенно упомянул об обстоятельствах увольнения.
emphasizes vigilance and carefulness in performing an action
He approached the delicate topic cautiously.
Он осторожно подошёл к обсуждению щекотливой темы.
about a stylish, artistic, or elegant form of expression
She handled the sensitive question gracefully in conversation.
Она изящно обошла острый вопрос в беседе.
emphasizes refinement, subtlety of taste or expression
The author subtly and exquisitely conveyed the mood of the era in the novel.
Автор утончённо передал настроение эпохи в романе.
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How to pronounce тонко and what this word means
тонко translation: subtly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce тонко
[ˈtonkə]
тонко translation
subtly
тонко examples
She subtly changed the lighting to make the room feel warmer.
тонко transcription
[ˈtonkə], сатли
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Questions about this word
тонко meaning: what does it mean?
неявно и едва заметно, создавая тонкие отличия
тонко pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
тонко is pronounced as [ˈtonkə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
тонко definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She subtly changed the lighting to make the room feel warmer. Translation: Она тонко изменила освещение, чтобы комната казалась теплее.
Is тонко part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, тонко (subtly) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is тонко part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, тонко (subtly) 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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