nuance noun
ADJ. delicate, fine, slight, subtle A baby is sensitive to the slightest nuances in its mother's voice. the painting's subtle nuances of colour and texture | social It took a while to get used to the social nuances of the office.
VERB + NUANCE understand Spectators may not understand all the nuances of the game.
n.
without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
don't argue about shades of meaning