finesse
word
Definition
Finesse is the quality of doing something with skill, delicacy, or cleverness, especially in difficult situations. It refers to handling things smoothly and with subtle ability.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or academic; commonly used to describe skilled handling in negotiations, art, sports, or social situations. Can be both positive (skillful) or slightly negative (slyness). Typical collocations: 'show finesse', 'with finesse', 'political finesse'.
Spanish: finura - destreza - sutilezaPortuguese (BR): finesse - sutileza - habilidadePortuguese (PT): finesse - subtileza - destrezaChinese (Simplified): 技巧 - 灵巧 - 圆滑Chinese (Traditional): 技巧 - 靈巧 - 圓滑Hindi: कुशलता - निपुणता - चतुराईArabic: براعة - دهاء - دقةBengali: কৌশল - দক্ষতাRussian: ловкость - мастерство - изяществоJapanese: 巧みさ - 洗練Vietnamese: sự tinh tế - sự khéo léoKorean: 솜씨 - 능란함Turkish: ustalık - incelikUrdu: مہارت - نفاستIndonesian: kecermatan - keluwesan
Example Sentences
She played the piano with great finesse.
basic
A good chef cooks with finesse.
basic
He handled the problem with finesse.
basic
He danced with such finesse that everyone stopped to watch.
natural
She always manages to get what she wants with a bit of finesse.
natural
Negotiating that deal required real finesse.
natural