Definition of NUANCE

nuance

Plural: nuances

Noun

  • A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound.
  • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
    • "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"
  • A minor distinction.
  • Subtlety or fine detail.

Verb

  • To apply a nuance to; to change or redefine in a subtle way.

Examples

  • hidden nuances
  • Understanding the NUANCE of tile placement is key to winning at Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French nuance (“nuance, shade, hue”). Several steps omitting from Latin nūbēs.
Compare typologically Italian sfumatura (< Latin fūmus).

Scrabble Score: 8

nuance: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nuance: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nuance: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

nuance: valid Words With Friends Word