Dictionary entryCEFR C1noun

nuance

IPA pronunciation: /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/

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Russian meaning

Нюанс, тонкое различие

English definition

A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

Example

C2 proficiency requires appreciating subtle semantic nuances between synonyms.

Collocations

subtle nuance
appreciate nuance
shade of nuance

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