Nuanced meaning in English

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Definition

nuanced: subtle, detailed adjective
a nuance: a subtle difference noun

Examples

  • "The Delavigne Corporation is delighted to announce the launch of the new and improved Classic Collection publicity campaign, still starring Ivana Bümbüm. Offering a more subtle approach than the first version of the Classic Collection campaign earlier this year, the new marketing strategy is more innovative in its attention to nuance, and its bespoke approach."
Exercise 1
How would you characterize Mayor Flimshaw's statement that his home is "spacious, elegant and tastefully decorated"?

How would you characterize Mayor Flimshaw's statement that his home is "spacious, elegant and tastefully decorated"?
The mayor's statement is just the opposite. "Humble" means "modest", whereas the mayor is speaking proudly about the size and luxury of his home.
Something "nuanced" is something subtle or understated, which is not the case here. The mayor's description of his house is arrogant and exaggerated. This is not the best choice here.
Although Mayor Flimshaw's speech was generally quite political, this particular phrase is not at all. He is speaking of his home, which is unrelated to political ideas.
This is the best choice here. The mayor's statement is arrogant and egotistical. He speaks about the size of his home and its decorations "To boast" means to say things to glorify oneself.

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