1. The act of conveying messages, ideas, or information in a delicate, indirect, or understated manner that requires careful attention to understand
Her subtle communication through gestures and facial expressions conveyed disapproval without saying a word.
Sua comunicação subtil através de gestos e expressões faciais transmitiu desaprovação sem dizer uma palavra.
2. Non-verbal or implied forms of expression that rely on inference, tone, or context rather than explicit statements
The novelist used subtle communication to reveal the character's inner conflict throughout the narrative.
A novelista usou comunicação subtil para revelar o conflito interno da personagem ao longo da narrativa.