Word meaning
nuance
noun · NOO-ahns
What does nuance mean?
Nuance means a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound.
Nuance in a sentence
“Translators have to capture every nuance of the original.”
Synonyms for nuance
- subtlety
- shade
- distinction
Where does nuance come from?
From French nuance, "shade of color."
How to remember nuance
- Say it out loud a few times: NOO-ahns.
- Write one sentence of your own using nuance, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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