FINESSE Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word finesse. (close relations)
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| diplomacy | nounn | |||||
noun • negotiation between nations • subtly skillful handling of a situation • wisdom in the management of public affairs | ||||||
| adroitness | nounn | |||||
noun • skillful performance or ability without difficulty | ||||||
| artfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage | ||||||
| cleverness | nounn | |||||
noun • the power of creative imagination • intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty • the property of being ingenious | ||||||
| dexterity | nounn | |||||
noun • adroitness in using the hands | ||||||
| mastery | nounn | |||||
noun • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • power to dominate or defeat • the act of mastering or subordinating someone | ||||||
| poise | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second • a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium • great coolness and composure under strain verb • be motionless, in suspension • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • cause to be balanced or suspended • hold or carry in equilibrium | ||||||
| polish | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||
| proficiency | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of having great facility and competence • skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity | ||||||
| skill | nounn | |||||
noun • an ability that has been acquired by training • ability to produce solutions in some problem domain | ||||||
| skillfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being cognitively skillful | ||||||
| style | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • how something is done or how it happens • a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period • a particular kind (as to appearance) • the popular taste at a given time • (botany) the narrow elongated part of the pistil between the ovary and the stigma • editorial directions to be followed in spelling and punctuation and capitalization and typographical display • distinctive and stylish elegance • a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving • a slender bristlelike or tubular process verb • designate by an identifying term • make consistent with a certain fashion or style • make consistent with certain rules of style | ||||||
| tact | nounn | |||||
noun • consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense | ||||||
| finessing | verbv | |||||
verb • To evade (a problem, situation, etc.) by using some clever argument or strategem. • To play (a card) as a finesse. • To handle or manage carefully or skilfully; to manipulate in a crafty way. • To attempt to win a trick by finessing. • To play a ball out of the way of an opponent. noun • The act of handling something with care or skill. | ||||||
| delicacy | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance • something considered choice to eat • refined taste; tact • slenderness • lack of physical strength • subtly skillful handling of a situation • lightness in movement or manner | ||||||
| discreetness | nounn | |||||
noun • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress • subtly skillful handling of a situation | ||||||
