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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..
2.
complexityhaving subtle differences or variations
- Her argument was nuanced and well thought out.
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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- French:nuancé, complexe, ...
- German:nuanciert, ...
- Italian:sfaccettato, articolato, ...
- Spanish:matizado, complejo, ...
- Portuguese:sutil, subtil, ...
- Chinese:细腻的, 细致入微的, ...
- Japanese:微妙な, 複雑な, ...
- Arabic:دَقيق, دَقِيق, ...
- Hebrew:מְעֻדָּן, נְיוּאַנְסִי, ...
- Russian:тонкий, детализированный, ...
- Ukrainian:нюансований, ...
- Hindi:अर्थच्छायापूर्ण, जटिल, ...
Definition of nuance - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
subtletysmall difference in meaning, color, or detail
- She noticed every nuance in his voice.
Verb
1.
expressionexpress something with delicate detail in tone, color, or meaning
- The director nuanced the scene with softer lighting.
2.
qualificationRare qualify a statement by adding limits, exceptions, or contextRare
- She nuanced her claim after seeing the new data.
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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- French:nuance, nuancer, ...
- German:Nuance, nuancieren, ...
- Italian:sfumatura, sfumare, ...
- Spanish:matiz, matizar, ...
- Portuguese:nuance, matizar, ...
- Chinese:细微差别, 细腻地表现, ...
- Japanese:ニュアンス, 繊細に表現する, ...
- Arabic:فَرْق دَقِيق, لَطَّفَ, ...
- Hebrew:נְיוּאַנְס, לְעַדֵּן, ...
- Russian:нюанс, нюансировать, ...
- Ukrainian:нюанс, відтінювати, ...
- Hindi:सूक्ष्मता, सूक्ष्मता देना, ...
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