"It is an honor we would rather forgo," Quentin said in a voice edged with subtle sarcasm, "but perhaps we may reciprocate the distinction at some future time."

Writing in Variety, Todd McCarthy said the cast ensemble "could not be better"; he praised Spacey's "handling of innuendo, subtle sarcasm and blunt talk" and the way he imbued Lester with "genuine feeling".

Shaming tactics can be very subtle such as a fierce look or glance, unpleasant tone of voice, rhetorical comments, subtle sarcasm.

Phaedrus picks up on Socrates' subtle sarcasm and asks Socrates not to joke.

There was a subtle sarcasm in his voice.

If Lady Chanboor failed to grasp the subtle sarcasm in Stein's words, Teresa did not.

I wondered if Ferrill might be indulging in some subtle sarcasm.

Mihoko Masuda's black roots and blond flip project a subtle sarcasm as she serves chirashi at the Avenue A Restaurant.

Upon returning to Aceh, he and Teuku Hasan delivered a speech permeated with subtle sarcasm about the greatness of the Empire of Japan.

"The eyes're organs," Toby returned with a sarcasm so subtle and smooth that Tucker had to bite the inside of his cheek to keep from grinning.