Allusive and Subtle

Allusive

Allusive adjective - Characterized by indirect references.
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Subtle and allusive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subtle" instead an adjective "Allusive".

Nearby Words: allusion, alluding, allusively

Subtle

Subtle adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Allusive and subtle are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Allusive" with "Subtle", this adjectives are similar.

Nearby Words: subtlety, subtly, subtleness
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