The difference between Crafty and Subtle

When used as adjectives, crafty means relating to, or characterized by, craft or skill, whereas subtle means hard to grasp.

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  1. Crafty as an adjective:

    Relating to, or characterized by, craft or skill; dexterous.

  2. Crafty as an adjective:

    Possessing dexterity; skilled; skillful.

  3. Crafty as an adjective:

    Skillful at deceiving others; characterized by craft

    Examples:

    "synonyms: cunning wily"

  1. Subtle as an adjective:

    Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.

    Examples:

    "The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully."

  2. Subtle as an adjective (of a thing):

    Cleverly contrived.

  3. Subtle as an adjective (of a person or animal):

    Cunning, skillful.

  4. Subtle as an adjective:

    Insidious, deceptive, malicious.

  5. Subtle as an adjective:

    Tenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency.

  6. Subtle as an adjective (obsolete):

    Refined; exquisite.

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