Nuance

Pronunciation: /njuˈɑːns/

Definitions of nuance

noun a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 I can detect a nuance in her tone that indicates she is not happy.

A2 There is a nuance of sadness in the painting that is hard to describe.

B1 The nuance of flavor in this dish comes from the blend of spices used.

B2 She has a talent for understanding the nuance of different cultures.

C1 The author's writing is full of nuance and subtlety, making it a joy to read.

C2 As a seasoned diplomat, he was able to navigate the political landscape with nuance and finesse.

Examples of nuance in a Sentence

formal The artist's use of color and shading added a subtle nuance to the painting.

informal There's a nuance to her cooking that makes it stand out from the rest.

slang The nuance of his dance moves was on point.

figurative The nuance of her words revealed a deeper meaning behind her message.

Grammatical Forms of nuance

• past tense: nuanced
• plural: nuances
• comparative: more nuanced
• superlative: most nuanced
• present tense: nuances
• future tense: will nuance
• perfect tense: have nuanced
• continuous tense: is nuancing
• singular: nuance
• positive degree: nuanced
• infinitive: to nuance
• gerund: nuancing
• participle: nuancing

Origin and Evolution of nuance

First Known Use: 1781 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'nuance' originated from the French word 'nuer', meaning to shade or cloud.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in art to describe subtle variations in color, the word 'nuance' has evolved to also refer to subtle differences in meaning or expression.