Complex and Subtle

Complex

Complex adjective - Having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated.

Subtle and complex are semantically related In some cases you can use "Subtle" instead an adjective "Complex".

Subtle

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

Complex and subtle are semantically related in clever topic. Sometimes you can use "Complex" instead an adjective "Subtle".

Nearby Words: subtlety, subtly, subtleness

Both words in one sentence

  • '90s Anti-Hero The former, however, is a Reconstruction of this trope, since he's much more subtle and complex than many other examples.
  • It Tastes Like Feet The more subtle and complex flavors associated with foods are actually due to the sense of smell, as aromatic molecules travel from the mouth up into the nasal cavity from behind.
  • Tactical Rock-Paper-Scissors In general though, both Starcraft and its sequel go for a more subtle and complex type of advantage system.
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