Nuance refers to a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, or feeling. It can also refer to a subtle distinction or variation. Nuance is used to impact the readers emotions and to create shades of meaning through the subtle differences in word meaning and usage. It can also refer to sensibility to, awareness of, or ability to express delicate shadings (as of meaning, feeling, or value) . For example, a painter can capture every nuance of a womans expression, and a singer can evoke many nuances through their approach. In literature, nuance is used to create depth and complexity in characters and themes. To nuance something means to give it subtle distinctions or variations.