The difference between Obvious and Subtle
When used as adjectives, obvious means easily discovered, seen, or understood, whereas subtle means hard to grasp.
check bellow for the other definitions of Obvious and Subtle
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Obvious as an adjective:
Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
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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."
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Subtle as an adjective (of a thing):
Cleverly contrived.
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Subtle as an adjective (of a person or animal):
Cunning, skillful.
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Subtle as an adjective:
Insidious, deceptive, malicious.
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Subtle as an adjective:
Tenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency.
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Subtle as an adjective (obsolete):
Refined; exquisite.