1. a subtle difference in expression, meaning, or response

1. to give subtle expression to

Examples

• The actor captured every nuance of the character’s personality.
• There’s a subtle nuance in her tone that suggests disappointment.
• The translation missed important nuances of the original text.
• His speech was full of political nuances that only insiders understood.
• She nuanced her argument to appeal to different audiences.
• The pianist nuanced each phrase with delicate expression.
• Critics appreciated how the director nuanced the film’s themes.