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View usage for: (njuːɑːns, US nuː-) Word forms: plural nuancesvariable nounA nuance is a small difference in sound, feeling, appearance, or meaning. Do you understand the nuances of British humour? Synonyms: subtlety, degree, distinction, graduation More Synonyms of nuance nuance in British English (njuːˈɑːns, ˈnjuːɑːns) noun1. a subtle difference in colour, meaning, tone, etc; a shade or graduation verb (tr; passive)2. to give subtle differences to carefully nuanced words Word origin C18: from French, from nuer to show light and shade, ultimately from Latin nūbēs a cloud nuance in American English (ˈnuˌɑns; ˈnjuɑns) noun a slight or delicate variation in tone, color, meaning, etc.; shade of difference Word origin Fr < nuer, to shade < nue < VL * nuba, for L nubes, a cloud < IE * sneudh-, fog (> Welsh nudd), prob. < base * (s)na-, to flow, moisture > natant COBUILD Collocationsnuance subtle nuance Examples of 'nuance' in a sentencenuance Meaning is conveyed as much in tone and nuance as it is in overt content.History is as much about subtlety and nuance as provocative theories.But discussing matters of depth and nuance is impossible.What is lacking is people who understand the nuances of battle.This is not a game of subtle nuances.It is unfair to expect a former cricketer to understand the nuances of a legal hearing.Most are not persuaded by the subtle nuances which some hold dear.This implies that ranking intelligence according to a single number is an extremely crude tool that misses nuances.But in its economy and emotional nuance, this production quietly casts its spell.But these days, tone and nuance are all.We didn't want subtlety or nuance.But he loses the plot and misses many nuances, because he lacks a command of global context.It's as if attention has been lavished on the purely physical at the expense of any nuance of emotion or poetry.With rare balance, he combines full awareness of the nuances and depth of the society with robust censure of the regime.Her acting persona is rich in colour and nuance, with the voice always at her service to establish character and project emotion.The issue is more than a nuance of meaning: it's an ethical observation too.Great jokes, emotional nuance, superb performances in a small space perfectly suited to the play.More nuance, more feeling for the shadows behind the notes, and she could be a very fine performer.It is purely his craftsmanship that gives the range, tone and tonal nuances the musicians have found unmatched for 350 years. British English: nuance NOUN A nuance is a small difference in sound, feeling, appearance, or meaning. We can use our eyes and facial expressions to communicate virtually every subtle nuance of emotion there is. - American English: nuance
- Brazilian Portuguese: nuance
- Chinese: > 细微差别声音、感觉、外貌或意义等方面的
- European Spanish: matiz
- French: nuance
- German: Nuance
- Italian: sfumatura
- Japanese: ニュアンス
- Korean: 뉘앙스
- European Portuguese: nuance
- Latin American Spanish: matiz
Definition a subtle difference, as in colour, meaning, or tone Our eyes can communicate virtually every subtle nuance of emotion. Synonyms degree distinction graduation gradation Additional synonymsDefinition a small amount I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face. Synonyms trace, touch, suggestion, taste, breath, dash, whisper, suspicion, tinge, whiff, speck, undertone, soupçon Definition a refinement or delicacy We have dealt with all the legal niceties. Synonyms fine point, distinction, subtlety, nuance, refinement, minutiae, delicacyDefinition a subtle point or distinction the refinements of the game Synonyms subtlety, nuance, nicety, fine point Additional synonymsthe capacity to convey subtle shades of meaning Synonyms nuance, difference, degree, graduation, subtlety, gradation, modulation that fashionably faint suggestion of a tan Synonyms trace, touch, hint, shadow, impression, breath, indication, whisper, suspicion, ghost, intimationDefinition an amount of something so small that it is barely noticeable Wash them in cold water to remove all traces of sand. Synonyms bit, drop, touch, shadow, suggestion, hint, dash, suspicion, tinge, trifle, whiff, jot, tincture, iota |