NUANCE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word nuance. (close relations)
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| nicety | nounn | |||||
noun • conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | ||||||
| refinement | nounn | |||||
noun • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • the result of improving something • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | ||||||
| shade | nounn | |||||
noun • relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • a position of relative inferiority • a slight amount or degree of difference • a mental representation of some haunting experience • a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment) • a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view verb • cast a shadow over • represent the effect of shade or shadow on • protect from light, heat, or view • vary slightly • pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree | ||||||
| subtlety | nounn | |||||
noun • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze | ||||||
| distinction | nounn | |||||
noun • a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes • high status importance owing to marked superiority • a distinguishing difference between similar things or people • an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority | ||||||
| finesse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • subtly skillful handling of a situation | ||||||
| gradation | nounn | |||||
noun • relative position in a graded series • a degree of ablaut • the act of arranging in grades | ||||||
| distinctions | nounn | |||||
noun • a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes • high status importance owing to marked superiority • a distinguishing difference between similar things or people • an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority | ||||||
| gradations | nounn | |||||
noun • relative position in a graded series • a degree of ablaut • the act of arranging in grades | ||||||
| nuances | nounn | |||||
noun • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | ||||||
| refinements | nounn | |||||
noun • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • the result of improving something • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | ||||||
| shadings | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting • a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades | ||||||
| subtleness | nounn | |||||
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| subtleties | nounn | |||||
noun • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze | ||||||
