The difference between Notable and Subtle

When used as adjectives, notable means worthy of notice, whereas subtle means hard to grasp.


Notable is also noun with the meaning: a person or thing of distinction.

check bellow for the other definitions of Notable and Subtle

  1. Notable as an adjective:

    Worthy of notice; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.

  2. Notable as an adjective (dated):

    Capable of being noted; noticeable; plain; evident.

  1. Notable as a noun:

    A person or thing of distinction.

  1. Notable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Useful; profitable.

  2. Notable as an adjective:

    Prudent; clever; capable; industrious; thrifty.

  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.