Antonyms for oversubtle


Grammar : Adj
Spell : suht-l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌt l


Definition of oversubtle

Origin :
  • c.1300, sutel, soutil, in reference to things, "of thin consistency;" in reference to craftsmen, "skilled, clever," from Old French soutil, from Latin subtilis "fine, thin, delicate, finely woven," from sub "under" (see sub-) + -tilis, from tela "web" and texere "to weave" (see texture). The spelling with -b- reflects confusion with subtile. Most non-material senses were present by late 14c.
  • As in metaphysical : adj not physical; without physical presence
Example sentences :
  • It is the oversubtle man who makes the most egregious mistakes, because most of us have not time to be subtle.
  • Extract from : « The Grey Lady » by Henry Seton Merriman

Synonyms for oversubtle

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