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subtle
Adjective
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Subtle means small, slight, not easily noticed, understated.
The smile on the Mona Lisa is a subtle smile.
hint
Noun
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A hint is a clue to a question or a puzzle.
I really need a hint to solve this question. It is too difficult for me.
hint
Verb
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To suggest.
He hinted that he wanted to marry another man.
I will hint to Marilyn that her modeling talent is needed for the fashion show.
Has he been hinting again that he wants to fire Josh and Ted?