nuance

Elementary

/ˈnju.ɑns/

noun
A slight variation in meaning, tone, expression

nuance in a sentence

  • “The nuances of the poem were not obvious to the casual reader, but the professor was able to point them out.”
  • “He listened to the subtle nuances in the song.”
  • “A poem of little depth and nuance.”

What does “nuance” mean?

nuance (noun) means a slight variation in meaning, tone, expression. It is pronounced /ˈnju.ɑns/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "nuance" mean?
nuance (noun) means: A slight variation in meaning, tone, expression
How do you pronounce "nuance"?
"nuance" is pronounced /ˈnju.ɑns/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "nuance" in a sentence?
Here is "nuance" used in a sentence: The nuances of the poem were not obvious to the casual reader, but the professor was able to point them out.

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