nuance

Meaning

A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.

A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or response.

Example Sentences

He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.

Understanding the nuance of a foreign language takes time.

Synonyms

subtlety, fine distinction, detail, distinction, refinement

Entry 1

subtlety, fine distinction, detail

Entry 2

subtlety, distinction, refinement

Antonyms

bluntness, crudeness, obviousness, oversimplification

Entry 1

bluntness, crudeness, obviousness

Entry 2

oversimplification, obviousness, crudeness