"subtely" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more subtely [comparative], most subtely [superlative]
Etymology: From subtle + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|subtle|ly}} subtle + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} subtely (comparative more subtely, superlative most subtely)
  1. Obsolete spelling of subtly. Tags: alt-of, obsolete Alternative form of: subtly
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