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Subtle

/sˈʌtəl/
B2
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(adj) Senses relating to tangible things.

There are subtle differences between the two things.
There's a subtle difference in meaning between the two words.
CEFR Practice Quiz
There was a very ____ hint of vanilla in the cake that made it taste much better than the regular ones.

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