subtly-announced
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/ˈsʌtli əˈnaʊnst/
(subtly-announce)
discreetly declared
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subtly-announced' originates from the combination of 'subtle' and 'announce', where 'subtle' comes from Latin 'subtilis', meaning 'fine, delicate'.
Historical Evolution
'subtilis' transformed into the Old French word 'sotil', and eventually became the modern English word 'subtle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'subtle' meant 'fine or delicate', but over time it evolved to mean 'not obvious or overt'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
described or declared in a manner that is not obvious or overt.
The changes in policy were subtly-announced to avoid public outcry.
Synonyms
discreetly-declaredquietly-announced
Antonyms
boldly-announcedovertly-declared
Last updated: 2025/07/19 20:50