Nuanced

adj, verb

adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of nuance form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having nuances; possessed of multiple layers of detail, pattern, or meaning.

    "The setting sunlight played through the gently waving branches, creating subtly nuanced transitions of color and tone."

Synonyms

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allegoryallusionamountarcane meaningassumptioncaliber

Example

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"It can be painful, but it's also a good opportunity to understand ourselves and our place in life in a better or more nuanced way."

Etymology

From nuance + -ed.

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