Looking for the meaning of the word NUANCE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NUANCE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nuance
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 18th century: from French, ‘shade, subtlety’, from nuer ‘to shade’, based on Latin nubes ‘cloud’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnjuːɑːns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
Short Definition:subtle difference in or shade of meaning or sound
Examples:- he was familiar with the nuances of the local dialect
Word: Nuance
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnjuːɑːns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give nuances to
Short Definition:give nuances to
Examples:- the effect of the music is nuanced by the social situation of listeners
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