nuanced
ˈnuːɑːnst
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Definition of nuanced - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
languagehaving subtle distinctions in meaning or expression
  • Her nuanced performance conveyed complex emotions..
detailed refined subtle
2.
complexityhaving subtle differences or variations
  • Her argument was nuanced and well thought out.
refined subtle
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Origin of nuanced

French, nuance (shade, subtle difference)

Examples of nuanced in a sentence

  • His nuanced argument was hard to refute.
  • The film's nuanced characters captivated the audience.
  • His nuanced understanding of the topic impressed the panel.

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  1. French:nuancé, complexe, ...
  2. German:nuanciert, ...
  3. Italian:sfaccettato, articolato, ...
  4. Spanish:matizado, complejo, ...
  5. Portuguese:sutil, subtil, ...
  6. Chinese:细腻的, 细致入微的, ...
  7. Japanese:微妙な, 複雑な, ...
  8. Arabic:دَقيق, دَقِيق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעֻדָּן, נְיוּאַנְסִי, ...
  10. Russian:тонкий, детализированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нюансований, ...
  12. Hindi:अर्थच्छायापूर्ण, जटिल, ...
nuance
ˈnjuːɑːns

Definition of nuance - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

subtletysmall difference in meaning, color, or detail
  • She noticed every nuance in his voice.
gradation shade subtlety

Verb

tr.
1.
expressionexpress something with delicate detail in tone, color, or meaning
  • The director nuanced the scene with softer lighting.
inflect subtilize
2.
qualificationRarequalify a statement by adding limits, exceptions, or contextRare
  • She nuanced her claim after seeing the new data.
hedge qualify
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Origin of nuance

French, nuance (shade, subtlety)

Examples of nuance in a sentence

  • He missed the nuance of the legal clause.
  • She nuanced her critique to avoid sounding harsh.
  • The chef nuanced the sauce with a hint of citrus.
  • He nuanced his apology after hearing her perspective.
  • Let’s nuance the proposal to address rural concerns.

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  1. French:nuance, nuancer, ...
  2. German:Nuance, nuancieren, ...
  3. Italian:sfumatura, sfumare, ...
  4. Spanish:matiz, matizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:nuance, matizar, ...
  6. Chinese:细微差别, 细腻地表现, ...
  7. Japanese:ニュアンス, 繊細に表現する, ...
  8. Arabic:فَرْق دَقِيق, لَطَّفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְיוּאַנְס, לְעַדֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:нюанс, нюансировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нюанс, відтінювати, ...
  12. Hindi:सूक्ष्मता, सूक्ष्मता देना, ...

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