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nuanced

[ noo-ahnst, nyoo-, noo-ahnst, nyoo- ]

adjective

  1. expressing or involving subtle distinctions: Life is wonderfully nuanced, textured, complicated, beautiful, and rich.

    Their opinions are always nuanced and informing.

    Life is wonderfully nuanced, textured, complicated, beautiful, and rich.

  2. characterized by slight difference or variation in color, tone, flavor, etc.:

    Dawn and dusk imposed softer, darker shades of nuanced, shadowed light.



verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of nuance ( def ).

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Other Words From

  • un·nu·anced adjective

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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

Sophisticated, nuanced, melodious pop music, that sweeps you away.

The issue of authenticity in American hip-hop is rich and nuanced.

Pakistani security officials offer a more nuanced explanation.

Hip-hop and faith have a long and sometimes conflicted history; but it was often presented in nuanced or subdued ways.

The price reflects its rarity as well, but also the finicky, difficult, and nuanced process of making Champagne.

By gazing at them long, Llian discovered that her dark brown eyes had a perfectly nuanced gamut of expression: they were eloquent.

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