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Subtle as a Noun has these synonyms:

abstruse, arcane, recondite, remote, deep, profound, concealed, hidden, shadowy, nebulous, vague, obscure, veiled, thin, airy, insubstantial, elusive, faint, sophistic(al)
Example: The symbolism is so subtle as to be meaningful to the poet alone. A subtle hint gave me to understand that I ought to go.

delicate, fine, refined, exquisite, nice, subtile
Example: I became aware, almost subconsciously, of the subtle odor of jasmine. These subtle shades of green are so peaceful.

tricky, shrewd, cunning, wily, sly, devious, crafty, smart, clever, foxy, artful, scheming, designing, underhand(ed), deceptive, Jesuitical, Machiavellian, ingenious, skilful, strategic, insidious, casuistic, shifty, slick, slimy, smarmy
Example: You were a fool to allow that subtle serpent to insinuate himself into your confidence.

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