Subtext
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbˌtɛkst/
Subtext (noun)
- The message that is not said directly, but is understood from what someone writes or does.
- A deeper idea in a text or film that readers or viewers notice beyond the main story.
- A meaning that comes from context, showing what someone really wants or believes.
Examples
- Her smile had a hidden meaning that I couldn’t ignore.
- The joke carried hidden meaning, even though it sounded simple.