Nuanced Meaning
/nˈuɑnst/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving nuances; possessed of multiple layers of detail, pattern, or meaning.
verbsimple past and past participle of nuance
Sentence Examples
It's more nuanced than that.
The author's language is vivid, supple and nuanced.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The critic praised the film's ____ portrayal of the character's moral dilemma, avoiding simple labels.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The critic gave a ____ review of the film, noting both its strengths and weaknesses.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English nuance English -ed English nuanced From nuance + -ed.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I would like to have heard his intonation delicately nuanced so as to carry the greatest punch. I would like to have seen the changes of expression that played across his face as he spoke."
— 1989, R. Kent Hughes, Preaching the Word: 1-9:1:
"...the pattern normally straightens into an almost pure latticework of identical quarries and the foliage painting becomes much more nuanced and delicate."
— 1998, Meredith Parsons Lillich, The Queen of Sicily and Gothic Stained Glass in Mussy and Tonnerre:
"The good news is that Disney has tried to be even more thoughtful and nuanced with its oppression metaphors this time around. The bad news is that the Mouse House also seems less invested in Zootopia as an artistic effort, churning out a sequel that feels more like a Disney+ TV show than an animated epic."
— 2025 November 25, Caroline Siede, “Zootopia 2 is a stagnant sequel with one stellar subplot”, in AV Club:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The critic praised the film's ____ portrayal of the character's moral dilemma, avoiding simple labels.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The critic gave a ____ review of the film, noting both its strengths and weaknesses.