adverb. in a way that is so fine or delicate as to be difficult to perceive: The vegetables tasted subtly of the grill, but each still held its own unique flavor. in a way that shows or requires mental penetration or discernment: In the press, comment and analysis must be subtly distinguished from news.

Is it Subtlely or subtly?

There are two tricks to the word subtly: first, when you add the ly to the word subtle, the e gets dropped. Second, don't confuse subtly with subtlety, a noun meaning "the state of being subtle."

What does subtly mean in a sentence?

in a way that is small and difficult to notice or describe, but important: His expression changed subtly. This discovery had subtly changed/altered the way I thought about myself. See.