1. Noun
The quality or state of being nice (in any of the senses of that word.).
2. Noun
Delicacy or exactness of perception; minuteness of observation or of discrimination; precision.
3. Noun
A delicate expression, act, mode of treatment, distinction, or the like; a minute distinction.
4. Noun
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"
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