fi·nesse
fi·nesse/fəˈnes/
noun
- intricate and refined delicacy."orchestral playing of great finesse"synonyms: skill, subtlety, expertise, flair, knack, panache, dash, flourish, elan, polish, adroitness, skillfulness, adeptness, artistry, art, artfulness, virtuosity, mastery, genius, know-how
- (in bridge and whist) an attempt to win a trick with a card that is not a certain winner.synonyms: winning move, trick, stratagem, ruse, maneuver, scheme, artifice, machination, bluff, wile, dodge
verb
- do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner."his third shot, which he attempted to finesse, failed by a fraction"
- (in bridge and whist) play (a card that is not a certain winner) in the hope of winning a trick with it."the declarer finesses ♦J"
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What is the meaning of the word finesse?
Finesse refers to the skill and cleverness someone shows in the way they deal with a situation or problem. Fineness refers to a thing's quality of being fine—for example, the fineness of print (that is, how small the letters are) or the fineness of one wire in comparison to another (that is, how thin they are).
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What does finesse mean in slang?
The slang word "finesse" is often used to describe the skillful, artful, or clever ability to handle a situation, often with the aim of achieving a favorable outcome, usually through smooth talking, persuasion, or maneuvering.
What is an example of finesse?
Having finesse means you can handle difficult situations with diplomacy and tact, like the finesse it takes to help two friends work out their differences — without taking sides or alienating either one.
What does it mean to speak with finesse?
/fɪˈnes/ to deal with a situation or a person in a skilful and often slightly dishonest way: She finessed the interview by playing down her lack of experience and talking about her long-standing interest in the field.
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Posted: Jan 3, 2018
Posted: Jan 3, 2018
8 days ago · Finesse refers to the skill and cleverness someone shows in the way they deal with a situation or problem. Fineness refers to a thing's quality ...