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Look up subtle in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Subtle may refer to: Subtle (band), a musical group consisting of members of the anticon. hip-hop collective
Subtle
Quasi material aspect of the human body
A subtle body is a "quasi material" aspect of the human body, being neither solely physical nor solely spiritual, according to various esoteric, occult
Subtle_body
2016 book by Mark Manson
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life is a 2016 nonfiction self-help book by American blogger and author
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck
The_Subtle_Art_of_Not_Giving_a_Fuck
Subtle body centers in esoteric traditions
meditation-aid in the form of a psychic or psychospiritual energy-center in the subtle body, as visualized in a variety of Hindu and Buddhist tantric yoga and
Chakra
1997 fantasy novel by Philip Pullman
The Subtle Knife is a young-adult fantasy novel published in 1997 and the second book in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. The novel continues
The_Subtle_Knife
subtle cardinals and ethereal cardinals are closely related kinds of large cardinal number. A cardinal κ {\displaystyle \kappa } is called subtle if
Subtle_cardinal
Facebook group
Subtle Asian Traits (SAT, stylized as subtle asian traits) is a Facebook group dedicated to Internet memes, jokes, and discussion surrounding the Asian
Subtle_Asian_Traits
Novel trilogy by Philip Pullman
Northern Lights (1995; published as The Golden Compass in North America), The Subtle Knife (1997), and The Amber Spyglass (2000). It follows the coming of age
His_Dark_Materials
American hip hop group
Subtle was an alternative hip hop sextet from Oakland, California. It consisted of Adam Drucker (Doseone), Jeffrey Logan (Jel), Dax Pierson, Jordan Dalrymple
Subtle_(band)
American author and blogger
of 2026, he has authored or co-authored four books, three of which, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope, and Will
Mark_Manson
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up subtle body in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A subtle body is an Eastern and Western esoteric concept. Subtle body may also refer to: Body of
Subtle_body_(disambiguation)
American columnist and curator (1941–2020)
Susan Subtle (December 30, 1941 – May 11, 2020) was an American curator, columnist, and product developer; known for her curatorial work focusing on recycled
Susan_Subtle
2007 film by Chris Weitz
from Northern Lights had been moved to the film's potential sequel, The Subtle Knife, in order to provide "the most promising conclusion to the first film
The_Golden_Compass_(film)
Hermetic starfire body
The body of light, sometimes called the astral body or subtle body, is a "quasi material" aspect of the human body, being neither solely physical nor solely
Body_of_light
Story of the origin of Zen Buddhism
eye, the marvelous mind of Nirvana, the true form of the formless, the subtle dharma gate that does not rest on words or letters but is a special transmission
Flower_Sermon
List of ships with the same or similar names
Subtle has been the name of more than one ship of the British Royal Navy, and may refer to: Subtle (31) (also Red Galley); listed 1544 to 1560. HMS Subtle
HMS_Subtle
Scientific biography of Albert Einstein by Abraham Pais
"Subtle Is the Lord"—The Science and the Life of Albert Einstein is a biography of Albert Einstein written by Abraham Pais. First published in 1982 by
Subtle_Is_the_Lord
Scottish Franciscan friar and philosopher (c. 1265/66–1308)
given the scholastic accolade Doctor Subtilis ("the subtle doctor") for his penetrating and subtle manner of thought. He was beatified by Pope John Paul
Duns_Scotus
American crime drama television miniseries by HBO
attorney John Stone hears of the case and steps in to represent Naz. 2 "Subtle Beast" Steven Zaillian Richard Price July 17, 2016 (2016-07-17) 1.28 Stone
The_Night_Of
Philosophical position
Subtle realism is a philosophical position within social science that, along with other forms of realism, stands opposed to naïve realism and various forms
Subtle_realism
English playwright
the BBC in 2002. Her theatre projects include Tube, Angela Carter, The Subtle Art of Boiling Lobsters, Amaretti Angels and Modern Dance for Beginners
Sarah_Phelps
Image-based puzzle
Spot the difference is a type of puzzle where players must identify subtle differences between two otherwise similar images. Spot the difference games
Spot_the_difference
2010 book by Stefanie Syman
The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America is a 2010 book on the history of yoga as exercise by the American journalist Stefanie Syman. It spans the
The_Subtle_Body
Lifestyle of subtle wealth
colours, craftsmanship, and refined materials, expressing luxury through subtle sophistication rather than overt branding or displays of wealth. Although
Quiet_luxury
SubtleTea is a Pittsburgh-based online journal. It includes artist interviews, poetry, prose, visual art, links and resources. Founded by its editor David
SubtleTea
2025 novel by Kirsten Menger-Anderson
The Expert of Subtle Revisions is the debut novel of Kirsten Menger-Anderson. It is described as "a taut, genre-bending historical mystery." The 2025 novel
The Expert of Subtle Revisions
The_Expert_of_Subtle_Revisions
Book on Dharma, Indian concept of righteousness
The Difficulty of Being Good: On the Subtle Art of Dharma is a book written by Indian author Gurcharan Das and published by Penguin Random House. The book
The_Difficulty_of_Being_Good
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Very Subtle (foaled 1984 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won three Grade I stakes including the 1987 Breeders' Cup Sprint against
Very_Subtle
1975 studio album by Dave Edmunds
Subtle as a Flying Mallet is the second solo album by Dave Edmunds, principally focused on sound-alike remakes of late 1950s and early 1960s hits. All
Subtle_as_a_Flying_Mallet
Term used in esoteric forms of spirituality and alternative medicine
natural world. Eastern traditions developed complex theories of energy as a subtle force flowing through the human body and the universe. In Taoist philosophy
Energy_(esotericism)
2006 sculpture in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
The Subtle Stone Eater (Spanish: "El sutil comepiedras") is a statue by Jonás Gutiérrez, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state
The_Subtle_Stone_Eater
American music group
written", or, "destiny". In August 1999, they released their first album, Subtle Ways. There was an immediate response as the album hit number one on KCMU
Maktub_(band)
Fictional character by Philip Pullman
Belacqua. He first appears in the series at the start of the second novel, The Subtle Knife, and continues through to the final book, The Amber Spyglass. Introduced
Will Parry (His Dark Materials)
Will_Parry_(His_Dark_Materials)
Subtle energy channels described in yoga and Tantra
spiritual theory, the energies such as prana of the physical body, the subtle body and the causal body are said to flow. Within this philosophical framework
Nadi_(yoga)
aired during the end of the fifth season and consisted of four episodes. Subtle Sexuality aired during the beginning of the sixth season and consisted of
List of The Office (American TV series) episodes
List_of_The_Office_(American_TV_series)_episodes
Video game series
series of Japanese dōjin 2D fighting games, developed by the dōjin circle SUBTLE STYLE for Microsoft Windows and arcades. It takes place in an alternate
Akatsuki_Blitzkampf
shot for shot and scene for scene compared to the original manga. The few subtle differences include short snippets of additional dialogue and slight re-ordering
List_of_Monster_episodes
Submarine of the Royal Navy
HMS Subtle was a S-class submarine of the third batch built for the Royal Navy during World War II. She survived the war and was scrapped in 1959. The
HMS_Subtle_(P251)
Concept of a subtle body, intermediate between the soul and body
astral body is a subtle body posited by many philosophers, intermediate between the intelligent soul and the mental body, composed of a subtle material. In
Astral_body
Topics referred to by the same term
understand, and evaluate matters with clarity, particularly when they are subtle, complex, or not immediately apparent. In specific contexts, discernment
Discernment
HMS Subtle was a schooner that the Royal Navy reportedly captured in 1807, and purchased and registered in 1808. She served in the Caribbean, taking part
HMS_Subtle_(1807)
Topic in comparative religion
"Historical Roots of 'Subtle Energies': Occult Orientalism". In Strube, Julian; Thaler, Marleen; Zoehrer, Dominic (eds.). Subtle Energies in Therapy, Spirituality
Western esotericism and Eastern religions
Western_esotericism_and_Eastern_religions
2004 studio album by Phish
the album's only instrumental. The introductory passage of "Scents and Subtle Sounds", which opens the album, is taken from a demo recorded by Phish frontman
Undermind_(album)
American stand-up comedian (born 1961)
stand-up comedian. Her standup style involves the use of gently paced, subtle wordplay. Liebman was born in Manhasset, New York and grew up in Roslyn
Wendy_Liebman
2000 fantasy novel by Philip Pullman
Important plot devices are the alethiometer, a truth-telling symbol reader; the subtle knife, capable of cutting windows between worlds; and the amber spyglass
The_Amber_Spyglass
cooking traditions and practices from France, famous for rich tastes and subtle nuances with a long and rich history. Bisque Boeuf bourguignon - is a traditional
List of French soups and stews
List_of_French_soups_and_stews
Pakistani singer (born 1997)
1997) is a Pakistani singer, songwriter and rapper. He is known for his subtle, laid-back R&B, hip hop styles of music. Raheem was born on 2 August 1997
Hasan_Raheem
Concept of a world of celestial spheres
Pure land Religious cosmology Spirit world Subtle body Takamagahara G. R. S. Mead, The Doctrine of the Subtle Body in Western Tradition, Watkins 1919. Plato
Astral_plane
Concept in neo-Theosophy
The etheric body, ether-body, or æther body is a subtle body propounded in esoteric and occult philosophies as the first or lowest layer in the human energy
Etheric_body
Extension of the sternum
(from ratis, "raft" – referring to the flatness of the sternum), having a subtle keel structure or lacking one entirely. However, this classification has
Keel_(bird_anatomy)
Irish-British television series
character-driven storytelling, emphasising friendship, personal growth, and the subtle drama of ordinary life. Leonard and Hungry Paul are two friends who bond
Leonard_and_Hungry_Paul
1995 studio album by Arto Lindsay
O Corpo Sutil (The Subtle Body) is the debut solo album by musician Arto Lindsay, released in 1995. The Independent wrote that Lindsay "has taken the
O Corpo Sutil (The Subtle Body)
O_Corpo_Sutil_(The_Subtle_Body)
2002 studio album by Living Sacrifice
Your Body" 3:10 4. "The Poisoning" 4:20 5. "Send Your Regrets" 3:40 6. "Subtle Alliance" 3:13 7. "Into Again" (Additional guitars by Barry Poynter) 3:14
Conceived_in_Fire
Brazilian pianist (1895–1979)
pianist known for individuality of tone and phrasing, singing line, and a subtle and nuanced approach to her interpretations. Born in São João da Boa Vista
Guiomar_Novaes
American actress and director (born 1990)
complex, introspective characters. As a performer, she is known for her subtle and naturalistic style of acting. Stewart has been ranked among the world's
Kristen_Stewart
Japanese-style egg salad sandwich
describing its flavor as follows: The milk bread, known as shokupan, offers a subtle sweetness, while the egg inside can vary from a rich blend of egg salad
Tamago_Sando
Vedantic theory
of how matter came into existence, originating from the primordial five subtle elements. Adi Shankara wrote a treatise on this theory, titled – Pancikaranam
Panchikarana
Yoga system of Sri Aurobindo
or aspects of the physical, vital and mental being. They have a larger, subtler, freer consciousness than that of the everyday consciousness. Its realisation
Integral_yoga
British indie pop band
Water (2015) Dream Darling (2016) Lust and Learn (2019) Still Life (2022) Subtle Love (2023) Midnight Waltz (2011) Brother (2012) Davies, Mike (18 November
The_Slow_Show
2019 book by Mark Manson
Manson, published in 2019. It follows Manson's previous self-help book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck. It is a bestseller, debuting at number one on
Everything_Is_Fucked
25th season in franchise history
emorative-logo/football/ https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/texans-reveal-subtle-addition-uniforms-200003400.html "Roster Moves: Jaguars Trade WR Christian
2026_Houston_Texans_season
Pasteurized blue cheese from central France
olive green mould veins throughout and a smooth, creamy texture with a subtle mild spicy taste resembling a softer and finer Roquefort in presentation
Saint_Agur_Blue
Kerala dish in India
Kerala cuisine of the state of Kerala in South India. It is a light and subtle-flavored dish prepared from white gourd or ash-gourd, and black-eyed peas
Olan_(dish)
2004 studio album by Apostle of Hustle
Folkloric Feel is Apostle of Hustle's debut album. It is indie rock with very subtle Latin influences, incorporating the sound stylings of the tres and permutations
Folkloric_Feel
Subtle state, level, or region of reality
In esoteric cosmology, a plane is conceived as a subtle state, level, or region of reality, each plane corresponding to some type, kind, or category of
Plane_(esotericism)
2002 studio album by Mariah Carey
Charmbracelet as one of Carey's most personal records, following 1997's Butterfly. "Subtle Invitation" A sample of the song's bridge, which makes use of a live orchestral
Charmbracelet
2002 EP by Subtle
Autumn is the second EP by American alternative hip hop sextet Subtle. It was released in 2002 on the A Purple 100 label. The tracks "Arsenic Chic" and
Autumn_(EP)
Type of knit fabric pattern
heavier, and more stable structure compared to other knits, as well as a subtle sheen. As with most of the other double knit designs, Ponte is reversible
Ponte_(fabric)
alethiometer better. Will Parry is the bearer of the Subtle Knife and a point of view protagonist of The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass. He is the son of
List of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust characters
List_of_His_Dark_Materials_and_The_Book_of_Dust_characters
2017 American film
film 3 stars out of 5 and stated that Moran "uses both fair amounts of subtle humor and horror to effectively transport his work of a family’s home under
The_Demon_Inside
chemical shifts is often quite subtle, it is critical that protein chemical shifts be properly referenced so that these subtle differences can be detected
Nuclear magnetic resonance chemical shift re-referencing
Nuclear_magnetic_resonance_chemical_shift_re-referencing
2021 novel by Colm Tóibín
as a "work of huge imaginative sympathy" and praised its "expansive and subtle rhythms" as satisfying and elegant. Lucy Hughes-Hallett of The Guardian
The_Magician_(Tóibín_novel)
Five substances used in Tantric practice
practitioners to transcend their worldly desires gradually and embrace subtle Tantric practices. In the introduction of his translation of the Mahanirvana
Panchamakara
Founded in 1984 in New York City, Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys recorded A Subtle Plague's first demo. The brothers Simmersbach (with Benjii on bass and vocals
The_Durgas
Manner in which humans engage sexually
the aroused persons, some of which are pronounced while others are more subtle. Certain conduct is intended to arouse the sexual interest of another or
Human_sexual_activity
Sanskrit meaning "life force" or "vital principle"
translates prāṇa as "spirit-energy". The breath is understood to be its most subtle material form, but is also believed to be present in the blood, and most
Prana
Was Here is the first live album from American alternative hip hop sextet Subtle. v t e
Was_Here_(Subtle_album)
2007 studio album by Doseone
Gigastore and at Subtle shows. It is limited to 500 copies. It consists of poems, some of which are lyrics to songs by Themselves, Subtle and 13 & God; groups
Soft_Skulls
American rapper (born 1977)
including Deep Puddle Dynamics, A7pha, Greenthink, Clouddead, Themselves, Subtle, 13 & God, Go Dark, and Nevermen. Doseone was born Adam Kidd Drucker in
Doseone
Computer programmer
folklore. Its subject, Melvin Kaye, is an exemplary "Real Programmer" whose subtle techniques fascinate his colleagues. Ed Nather's The Story of Mel details
The_Story_of_Mel
Place where weaponry is made, stored, repaired etc
or armory (American English) are mostly regarded as synonyms, although subtle differences in usage exist. A sub-armory is a place of temporary storage
Arsenal
Principle of Tibetan Buddhism
Lung is a concept that is particularly important to understandings of the subtle body and the trikaya (body, speech and mind). Traditional Tibetan medicine
Lung_(Tibetan_Buddhism)
Species of rodent
semi-aquatic rodent found in South America that has vast similarities with, yet subtle differences from, the slightly larger common capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)
Lesser_capybara
American electronic music duo
certifications – Marian Hill" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved January 20, 2023. Subtle Thing. SingleiTunes Absofacto – Rewind (Marian Hill Remix), retrieved 2021-06-03
Marian_Hill
Topics referred to by the same term
(psychology) - acts intended to influence or control someone in a underhanded or subtle way Crowd manipulation - use of crowd psychology to direct the behavior
Manipulation
Form of divine energy in Hindu mysticism
divine feminine or the formless aspect of the Goddess. This energy in the subtle body, when cultivated and awakened through tantric practice, is believed
Kundalini
Subgenre of science fiction
tropes of Westerns within science-fiction stories in an outer space setting. Subtle influences may include exploration of new, lawless frontiers, while more
Space_Western
American musician (1970–2024)
an American musician from Oakland, California. He had been a member of Subtle and 13 & God. Pierson was born on August 2, 1970. He worked at Amoeba Music
Dax_Pierson
2002 studio album by Thrice
point where we wanted it to end [... and be] able to work through it". "A Subtle Dagger" explores similar territory, with its guitar parts evoking Megadeth
The Illusion of Safety (Thrice album)
The_Illusion_of_Safety_(Thrice_album)
created channels by which esoteric repertoires (e.g., alchemy, astrology, and subtle body schemes) were translated into psychological idioms or embedded in therapeutic
Western esotericism and psychology
Western_esotericism_and_psychology
Concept in theosophy and other philosophies
The mental body (the mind) is one of the subtle bodies in esoteric philosophies, in some religious teachings and in New Age thought. It is understood as
Mental_body
2019 British fantasy television series
2–3; guest series 1) Terence Stamp as Giacomo Paradisi, the bearer of the subtle knife residing in Cittàgazze (series 2) Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Ogunwe
His Dark Materials (TV series)
His_Dark_Materials_(TV_series)
1991 studio album by Atheist
was released in 1991 and added a new sound by using jazz-like harmonies, subtle Latin rhythms and unusual time signatures. Bassist Roger Patterson wrote
Unquestionable_Presence
English polymath and writer (1605–1682)
suffused with melancholia, Browne's writings are also characterised by wit and subtle humour, while his literary style is varied, according to genre, resulting
Thomas_Browne
Award
Canadian-American novelist Saul Bellow (1915–2005) "for the human understanding and subtle analysis of contemporary culture that are combined in his work". He is the
1976 Nobel Prize in Literature
1976_Nobel_Prize_in_Literature
Indian film actor
received praise from critics and audiences alike for their natural style and subtle humour. He gained attention for his small roles in mainstream cinema. Kala
Brijendra_Kala
Restaurant chain based in Birmingham, England
United Kingdom and Ireland specialising in gourmet burgers. There is a subtle Kiwi theme throughout the restaurants, a reference to the heritage of the
Gourmet_Burger_Kitchen
1967 song by the Jimi Hendrix Experience
ballad that demonstrates Hendrix's ability to write thoughtful lyrics and subtle melodies. Are You Experienced and its preceding singles were recorded over
May_This_Be_Love
Season of television series
boundaries are that of imagination. Your next stop—The Twilight Zone." Some subtle changes in the opening's acoustics were made beginning with "Little Girl
The_Twilight_Zone_season_3
Support of a statue or a vase
sculpting, the terms base, plinth, and pedestal are defined according to their subtle differences. A base is defined as a large mass that supports the sculpture
Pedestal
SUBTLE
SUBTLE
Boy/Male
Indian
Sedate, Grave, Sober minded, Composed, Subtle
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Servant of the Subtle One
Boy/Male
Muslim
The subtle one
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
It is One of the Body's Main Energy Channels that Connects the Base Chakra to the Crown Chakra; It's a Nadi in the Human Subtle Body
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Parsi
Delicacy; Neatness; Subtlety
Boy/Male
Muslim
Sedate, Grave, Sober minded, Composed, Subtle
Boy/Male
Indian
Sedate, Grave, Sober minded, Composed, Subtle
Boy/Male
Indian
The subtle one
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sushumna | ஸà¯à®·à¯à®®à®¨à®¾
Sushumna is a nadi in the human subtle body. it is one of the bodys main energy, Channels that connects the base Chakra to the crown Chakra, Same as Lalita
Sushumna | ஸà¯à®·à¯à®®à®¨à®¾
Female
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word aura, AURA means "subtle emanation around living beings," from Latin aura, meaning "air, breeze, wind," from Greek aura, meaning "breath, breeze."Â
Boy/Male
Afghan, Arabic
One who Serves a Kind Man; Servant of the Subtle One
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
The Subtle God; Lord Krishna
Girl/Female
Australian, Chinese
Wonderful; Excellent; Clever; Subtle
Boy/Male
Muslim
Sedate, Grave, Sober minded, Composed, Subtle
Girl/Female
Hindu
Sushumna is a nadi in the human subtle body. it is one of the bodys main energy, Channels that connects the base Chakra to the crown Chakra, Same as Lalita
Boy/Male
Muslim
The gentle, The knower of subtleties
Girl/Female
Tamil
Susumna | ஸà¯à®¸à¯à®®à®¨à®¾
Sushumna is a nadi in the human subtle body. it is one of the bodys main energy, Channels that connects the base Chakra to the crown Chakra, Same as Lalita
Susumna | ஸà¯à®¸à¯à®®à®¨à®¾
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : nickname for a clever person, from Anglo-Norman French sotil ‘subtle’, ‘clever’, ‘cunning’.English (East Anglia) : habitational name from Soothill in West Yorkshire.
Boy/Male
Indian
The gentle, The knower of subtleties
Girl/Female
Hindu
Sushumna is a nadi in the human subtle body. it is one of the bodys main energy, Channels that connects the base Chakra to the crown Chakra, Same as Lalita
SUBTLE
SUBTLE
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Excellent
Girl/Female
Arabic, Islamic, Modern, Muslim, Pakistani, Urdu
God's Remembrance; Beautiful
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
One of the Indian Raag or Taal
Boy/Male
Greek
God of ridicule.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English
Of Cornish Hen Mouse and Luster; Moon
Boy/Male
Hebrew Muslim
God will judge.
Boy/Male
Celebrity, Indian, Telugu
Complete
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Nectar
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Kathy, KATHIE means "pure."
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Unperplexed; Clear; Composed
SUBTLE
SUBTLE
SUBTLE
SUBTLE
SUBTLE
v.
Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty.
n.
Nice discernment with delicacy of mental action; nicety of discrimination.
superl.
Sly in design; artful; cunning; insinuating; subtile; -- applied to persons; as, a subtle foe.
n.
Refinement; subtlety; extreme attenuation.
n.
Something that is sly, crafty, or delusive.
superl.
Full of wiles, tricks, or stratagems; using craft or stratagem to accomplish a purpose; mischievously artful; subtle.
a.
Sly; artful; cunning; crafty; subtle; as, a subtile person; a subtile adversary; a subtile scheme.
n.
Fig.: A subtle, treacherous, malicious person.
n.
The quality or state of being subtle; subtlety.
a.
To subtle.
adv.
In a subtle manner; slyly; artfully; cunningly.
superl.
Characterized by refinement and niceness in drawing distinctions; nicely discriminating; -- said of persons; as, a subtle logician; refined; tenuous; sinuous; insinuating; hence, penetrative or pervasive; -- said of the mind; its faculties, or its operations; as, a subtle intellect; a subtle imagination; a subtle process of thought; also, difficult of apprehension; elusive.
n.
Refinement; extreme acuteness; subtlety.
superl.
Smooth and deceptive.
n.
Slyness in design; artifice; guile; a cunning design or artifice; a trick; subtlety.
n.
The quality or state of being subtile; subtility; subtlety.
a.
Resembling a serpent; having the shape or qualities of a serpent; subtle; winding or turning one way and the other, like a moving serpent; anfractuous; meandering; sinuous; zigzag; as, serpentine braid.
pl.
of Subtlety
n.
The quality or state of being subtle, or sly; cunning; craftiness; artfulness.
superl.
Cunningly devised; crafty; treacherous; as, a subtle stratagem.