All nuance synonyms
nu·ance
N n noun nuance
- shade — the comparative darkness caused by the interception or screening of rays of light from an object, place, or area.
- tone — (Theobald) Wolfe, 1763–98, Irish nationalist and martyr for independence.
- gradation — any process or change taking place through a series of stages, by degrees, or in a gradual manner.
- distinction — a marking off or distinguishing as different: His distinction of sounds is excellent.
- tinge — to impart a trace or slight degree of some color to; tint.
- hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
- degree — You use degree to indicate the extent to which something happens or is the case, or the amount which something is felt.
- touch — to put the hand, finger, etc., on or into contact with (something) to feel it: He touched the iron cautiously.
- trace — either of the two straps, ropes, or chains by which a carriage, wagon, or the like is drawn by a harnessed horse or other draft animal.
- note — a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
- implication — implies
- nicety — a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol.
- refinement — fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, manners, language, etc.
- subtlety — the state or quality of being subtle.
- dash — If you dash somewhere, you run or go there quickly and suddenly.
- shadow — a dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by a body intercepting light.
- suggestion — the act of suggesting.
- suspicion — act of suspecting.
- soupcon — a slight trace, as of a particular taste or flavor.