The difference between Skillful and Subtle
When used as adjectives, skillful means possessing skill, whereas subtle means hard to grasp.
check bellow for the other definitions of Skillful and Subtle
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Skillful as an adjective (American spelling):
Possessing skill.
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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.