| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | artful | cleverly done; not obvious |
| 2. | artfully done | done cleverly and subtly |
| 3. | artfully understated | understated in a skillful way |
| 4. | astute | quick to notice small details |
| 5. | circumspect | cautious; considering consequences |
| 6. | classy | stylish in a restrained way |
| 7. | complex | not simple; many parts |
| 8. | complexly shaded | varied with fine differences |
| 9. | concealed | kept from being seen |
| 10. | covert | hidden; not openly shown |
| 11. | cryptic | mysterious; not easily understood |
| 12. | cunning | clever in a hidden way |
| 13. | delicate | fine and easily missed |
| 14. | delicately balanced | balanced in a fragile way |
| 15. | dim | not bright; hard to see |
| 16. | diplomatic | careful to avoid offense |
| 17. | discreet | careful and not obvious |
| 18. | dry | subtly humorous; understated |
| 19. | elegant | graceful and refined |
| 20. | elliptical | indirect; leaving things unsaid |
| 21. | enigmatic | hard to interpret |
| 22. | evasive | avoiding directness |
| 23. | faded | less bright or intense |
| 24. | faint | barely perceptible |
| 25. | fine | very small or precise |
| 26. | finely balanced | balanced with small adjustments |
| 27. | finely detailed | having very small details |
| 28. | finely shaded | varying by small degrees |
| 29. | finely tuned | adjusted with great precision |
| 30. | finely wrought | made with delicate skill |
| 31. | gentle | mild and not harsh |
| 32. | gently persuasive | persuasive in a mild way |
| 33. | graceful | smooth and pleasing |
| 34. | guarded | careful about revealing feelings |
| 35. | hidden | not easily noticed |
| 36. | hushed | quiet and subdued |
| 37. | imperceptible | impossible or hard to notice |
| 38. | implicit | understood without being stated |
| 39. | implied | suggested rather than stated |
| 40. | inconspicuous | not easily seen or noticed |
| 41. | indirect | not stated plainly |
| 42. | indiscernible | not able to be distinguished |
| 43. | intricate | very detailed and complex |
| 44. | intricately detailed | detailed in a complex way |
| 45. | judicious | showing good sense and restraint |
| 46. | latent | present but not visible |
| 47. | layered | having depth and levels |
| 48. | low-key | restrained; not showy |
| 49. | many-layered | having several levels of meaning |
| 50. | masked | hidden behind something |
| 51. | measured | carefully controlled and calm |
| 52. | microscopic | so small as to be hard seen |
| 53. | mild | not strong or severe |
| 54. | minimal | using very little; understated |
| 55. | minuscule | extremely small |
| 56. | minute | very small in amount |
| 57. | modest | not overly bold or large |
| 58. | muted | softened in tone or color |
| 59. | nuance-rich | full of subtle differences |
| 60. | nuanced | showing fine distinctions |
| 61. | oblique | not direct; slanting |
| 62. | pale | light and not strong |
| 63. | perceptive | quick to understand nuances |
| 64. | plain | simple; not showy |
| 65. | polished | smooth and refined |
| 66. | precise | exact and accurate |
| 67. | quiet | not loud; unobtrusive |
| 68. | quietly effective | effective without being obvious |
| 69. | quietly persuasive | persuasive in an understated way |
| 70. | refined | polished and not coarse |
| 71. | reserved | not openly expressive |
| 72. | restrained | controlled; not excessive |
| 73. | reticent | not revealing much |
| 74. | roundabout | indirect and not straightforward |
| 75. | shaded | varied by small degrees |
| 76. | shrewd | sharp and perceptive |
| 77. | slight | small and not obvious |
| 78. | sly | secretive and cleverly indirect |
| 79. | soft | not loud, bright, or strong |
| 80. | sophisticated | complex and well developed |
| 81. | subdued | muted; not intense |
| 82. | suggestive | hinting rather than stating |
| 83. | tacit | understood without words |
| 84. | tactful | sensitive and diplomatic |
| 85. | tasteful | showing good judgment; restrained |
| 86. | tempered | softened; made less strong |
| 87. | textured | having subtle variation or depth |
| 88. | tiny | very small |
| 89. | unassuming | modest; not showy |
| 90. | understated | not exaggerated; restrained |
| 91. | unflashy | not bright or showy |
| 92. | unobtrusive | not attracting attention |
| 93. | unpretentious | not trying to impress |
| 94. | unshowy | not flashy or attention-seeking |
| 95. | unspoken | not said aloud |
| 96. | veiled | partly hidden or disguised |
| 97. | washed-out | faded; lacking strong color |
| 98. | whispery | soft like a whisper |
| 99. | wily | clever and hard to detect |
| 100. | wry | subtly humorous or ironic |