Nuance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nuance is a noun meaning (countable) A minor distinction.
Meaning
(countable) A minor distinction.
More Meanings
- Subtlety or fine detail.
- (transitive) To apply a nuance to; to change or redefine in a subtle way.
Example Sentences
hidden nuances
Understanding the basics is easy, but appreciating the nuances takes years.
[…] the richer our collections become, the more numerous are the proofs that all is more or less shaded (nuance), that the remarkable differences become obliterated […]
It’s a miracle Lindsey Graham has met the concept of nuance. And this is the man who once warned “the world is literally about to blow up.” So you’re not dealing with someone who likes to dabble with grey areas.
Word Forms
- nuances
- nuancing
- nuanced
Synonyms for nuance
Depending on context, synonyms include subtlety, refinement, nicety, shade.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nicety, subtlety, shade, refinement, detail, undertone.
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