Nuances: meaning, definitions and examples

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nuances

 

[ nuหˆษ‘หnsษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

subtle differences

Subtle distinctions or variations in meaning, expression, or tone. Nuances are often difficult to detect but can significantly impact the overall understanding or interpretation of a situation.

Synonyms

differences, shades, subtleties, variations.

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Word Description / Examples
nuances

Use 'nuances' when referring to small distinctions or particularities that are not easily noticeable.

  • The wine connoisseur was able to detect the nuanced flavors of the aged wine.
  • There's a nuance in the argument that needs to be addressed.
subtleties

Use 'subtleties' when referring to delicate or faint details that require careful attention to notice and understand.

  • The subtleties of his argument went over the heads of most listeners.
  • She appreciated the subtleties in his behavior that showed he cared.
shades

Use 'shades' when speaking about small differences in meaning, emotion, or color, often in artistic or aesthetic contexts.

  • The painter used different shades of blue to create a sense of depth.
  • There are many shades of meaning in her poem.
variations

Use 'variations' when highlighting differences or modifications that deviate from the norm or standard, often in a repetitive series.

  • The chef experimented with variations of the traditional recipe.
  • There are several variations of this game, each with its own rules.
differences

Use 'differences' when talking about clear distinctions or comparisons between two or more things.

  • The differences between the two proposals were immediately apparent.
  • Cultural differences can often lead to misunderstandings.

Examples of usage

  • The nuances of the language are challenging to grasp for non-native speakers.
  • She picked up on the subtle nuances in his tone and knew something was wrong.
  • The movie director paid close attention to the nuances of each actor's performance.
  • His paintings are known for their delicate nuances of color and shading.

Translations

Translations of the word "nuances" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nuances

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค•เฅเคทเฅเคฎเคคเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nuancen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nuansa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัŽะฐะฝัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niuanse

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒฅใ‚ขใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nuances

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matices

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nรผanslar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‰˜์•™์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑูˆู‚ ุฏู‚ูŠู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nuance

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nuansy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป†ๅพฎๅทฎๅˆซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odtenki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรฆbrigรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝัŽะฐะฝัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒฃแƒแƒœแƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรผanslar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matices

Etymology

The word 'nuances' originated from the French word 'nuance,' meaning 'shade' or 'distinction.' It was first used in English in the late 18th century to describe subtle variations or distinctions. Over time, the term has come to be widely used in discussions of art, literature, language, and other areas where subtle differences are important.

See also: nuance, nuanced.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,264, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.