1. A delicate, indirect, or understated method of doing or expressing something
He criticized the proposal in a subtle way without offending anyone.
Ele criticou a proposta de uma maneira subtil sem ofender ninguém.
2. A refined or sophisticated approach that is not immediately obvious
She used a subtle way to convince them to change their minds.
Ela usou uma maneira subtil para convencê-los a mudar de ideia.