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   Fi·nesse

   /fəˈnes/

   

   noun

   • 1. intricate and refined delicacy: "orchestral playing of great finesse" Similar skillsubtletyexpertiseflairknackpanachedashflourishelanpolishadroitnessskillfulnessadeptnessartistryartartfulnessvirtuositymasterygeniusinformal:know-how
   • ▪ artful subtlety, typically that needed for tactful handling of a difficulty: "clients want advice and action that calls for considerable finesse" Similar tacttactfulnessdiscretiondiplomacydelicacysensitivitydiscernmentperceptivenessprudencejudgmentconsiderationrefinementgraceelegancesophisticationwisdomworldly wisdomsoft skillssavoir fairehumorous:couth
   • 2. (in bridge and whist) an attempt to win a trick with a card that is not a certain winner. Similar winning movetrickstratagemrusemaneuverschemeartificemachinationbluffwileinformal:dodge

   verb

   • 1. do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner: "his third shot, which he attempted to finesse, failed by a fraction"
   • ▪ slyly attempt to avoid blame or censure when dealing with (a situation or action): North American "the administration's attempts to finesse its mishaps"
   • 2. (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"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘purity, delicacy’): from French, related to fine1.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   finesse: [noun] refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture.

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   FINESSE definition: 1. great skill or style: 2. to deal with a situation or a person in a skilful and often slightly…. Learn more.

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   Finesse definition: extreme delicacy or subtlety in action, performance, skill, discrimination, taste, etc.. See examples of FINESSE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › finesseFINESSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FINESSE meaning: 1. great skill or style: 2. to deal with a situation or a person in a skilful and often slightly…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › finesseFinesse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   finesse: 1 n subtly skillful handling of a situation Synonyms: delicacy , diplomacy , discreetness Type of: tact , tactfulness consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › finesseFinesse - definition of finesse by The Free Dictionary

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   Define finesse. finesse synonyms, finesse pronunciation, finesse translation, English dictionary definition of finesse. extreme delicacy in performance; skill ...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionfinesse noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of finesse noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › finesseFINESSE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · finesse in American English. (fɪˈness) (verb -nessed, -nessing) noun. 1. extreme delicacy or subtlety in action, performance, skill, discrimination, taste, etc. 2. skill in handling a difficult or highly sensitive situation; adroit and artful management. exceptional diplomatic finesse.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › finessefinesse - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 2, 2024 · finesse ( countable and uncountable, plural finesses) ( uncountable) Skill in the handling or manipulation of a situation. [from c. 1520] Synonym: finessing. ( uncountable) The property of having elegance, grace, refinement, or skill. [from mid 16th c.] ( countable) An adroit manoeuvre. [from mid 16th c.] ( countable, card games) In bridge ...

11. www.yourdictionary.com › finesseFinesse Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Finesse definition: Refinement and delicacy of performance, execution, or artisanship.