🎨nuance

noun
/ˈnuːˌɑːns/

Meaning

a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or response.

Example Sentences

The artist captured every nuance of light in the painting.

He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.

Understanding the nuance of a foreign language takes time.

Example Expressions

nuance of meaning

Synonyms

subtlety, shade, distinction, variation, gradation, fine distinction, detail, refinement
Entry 1
subtlety, shade, distinction, variation, gradation
Entry 2
subtlety, fine distinction, detail
Entry 3
subtlety, distinction, refinement

Antonyms

obviousness, bluntness, crudeness, oversimplification
Entry 1
obviousness, bluntness
Entry 2
bluntness, crudeness, obviousness
Entry 3
oversimplification, obviousness, crudeness

Collocations

subtle nuance, cultural nuance, nuance of meaning, political nuance

More Example Sentences

If we cross-reference the sources, we will find that the reality is more nuanced.

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