How do you pronounce finesse?

finesse is pronounced as /fɪˈnɛs/.

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finesse

🎨finesse

noun

/fɪˈnɛs/

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Meaning

skillful and subtle handling of a situation

Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.

impressive delicacy and skill.

Example Sentences

She handled the negotiations with great finesse.

The artist painted with great finesse.

She handled the negotiation with finesse.

Synonyms

skill, delicacy, tact, sophistication, refinement, elegance, dexterity

Entry 1

skill, delicacy, tact, sophistication

Entry 2

skill, refinement, elegance

Entry 3

elegance, dexterity

Antonyms

clumsiness, ineptitude, ineptness

Entry 1

clumsiness, ineptitude

Entry 2

clumsiness, ineptness

Entry 3

clumsiness, ineptness

Collocations

with finesse, demonstrate finesse, political finesse, strategic finesse

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