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nuance

noun

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
UA
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈnjuː.ɑːns

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Definitions

noun

  1. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

    “without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor”

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Example Sentences

without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
don't argue about shades of meaning

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