nuanced

adjective
UK: /ˈnjuːɑːnst/
US: /ˈnuːɑːnst/

  1. Having or characterized by subtle and complex differences or distinctions in meaning, feeling, or tone.

    1. The painting had a nuanced color that was hard to describe.
    2. The expert provided a nuanced analysis of the economic situation affecting everyone.

Synonyms

subtle delicate fine refined complex sophisticated
nuanced verb

  1. To give a subtle difference in tone, expression, meaning, etc.

    1. He nuanced his words so no one knew what he was feeling.
    2. The actor nuanced his performance to show the character's conflicting emotions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "nuanced" is /ˈnjuːɑːnst/ in British English and /ˈnuːɑːnst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nuanced": subtle, delicate, fine, refined, complex, sophisticated.

Example usage of "nuanced": "The painting had a nuanced color that was hard to describe.". More examples on the page.