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nuance

/ˈnjuːɑːns/
nu · ance ˈnjuː · ɑːns
English Definition
n. subtlety; shade; refinement
中文释义
细微差别
Significado en Español
matiz
한국어 뜻
미묘한 차이, 뉘앙스
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắc thái, sự tinh tế
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Example Sentence

She appreciated the subtle nuances of the painting.

她欣赏绘画的微妙细微差别。

Synonyms
subtlety slight difference
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
nuance (subtle difference, French)→ detail, subtle difference.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “nuance”:

  1. A bluntness
  2. B obviousness
  3. C crudeness
  4. D subtlety
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D — subtlety. “nuance” means n. subtlety; shade; refinement

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In his painting, the artist uses color with great ______ to capture the mood of the scene.

  1. A nuance
  2. B boldness
  3. C anger
  4. D ignorance
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A — nuance. “nuance” means n. subtlety; shade; refinement

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Common questions about “nuance”

What does “nuance” mean?

nuance — n. subtlety; shade; refinement. In Chinese: 细微差别.

How do you pronounce “nuance”?

nuance is pronounced /ˈnjuːɑːns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: nu · ance.

How do you use “nuance” in a sentence?

She appreciated the subtle nuances of the painting. (她欣赏绘画的微妙细微差别。)

What are synonyms for “nuance”?

subtlety, slight difference — all close in meaning to nuance (n. subtlety; shade; refinement).

Is “nuance” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. nuance appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “nuance”?

nuance (subtle difference, French)→ detail, subtle difference.

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