finesse
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/fɪˈnes/
🇬🇧
/fɪˈnes/
noun
R
The ability to handle situations or people with skill and gentleness.
She showed great finesse in handling the delicate situation.
R
Skill and style in performing an action.
The gymnast displayed remarkable finesse in her routine.
verb
R
To skillfully manage a situation, sometimes using deceit.
She finessed the problem by using her charm and wit.
R
To perform an action with skill and style.
He finessed the difficult move with ease.
translation
The ability to handle situations or people with skill and gentleness.; Skill and style in performing an action.
To skillfully manage a situation, sometimes using deceit.; To perform an action with skill and style.
Word Forms
3rd Present
finesses
Progressive
finessing
Past
finessed
Plural
finesses
Perfect
finessed