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finesse

UK
/fɪˈnɛs/
US
/fəˈnɛs/

Translations

finessenoun
finesses
pl
The artist's work is known for its finesse.
Работы этого художника известны своей утонченностью.
The chef's finesse in the kitchen is unmatched.
Мастерство этого шеф-повара на кухне не имеет равных.
He handled the situation with great finesse.
Он справился с ситуацией с большой ловкостью.
Additional translations
искусность
изящество
Synonyms
diplomacy
sensitivity
tact
skill
craftsmanship
expertise
subtlety
finesseverb
finessed
Past Simple
finessed
Past Participle
finessing
Gerund
UK
/fɪˈnɛs/
US
/fəˈnɛs/
He tried to finesse the situation by avoiding direct confrontation.
Он попытался обойти ситуацию, избегая прямой конфронтации.
искусно справляться
She managed to finesse the negotiations to her advantage.
Она сумела искусно справиться с переговорами в свою пользу.
Additional translations
ухитряться
Synonyms
skill
navigate
handle
manage
maneuver
finesseadjective
more finesse
Comp.
most finesse
Super.
UK
/fɪˈnɛs/
US
/fəˈnɛs/
Used attributively before nouns to denote delicate skill or refinement, e.g. 'finesse weapon'.

Definitions

finessenoun
Refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture.
The artist's finesse was evident in the intricate details of the sculpture.
Skillful handling of a situation; adroit maneuvering.
She handled the negotiations with great finesse, ensuring a favorable outcome for both parties.
In card games, an attempt to win a trick with a card that is not a certain winner.
He played a finesse in hopes of capturing the queen of spades.
finesseverb
To handle or deal with something in a skillful or delicate manner.
She was able to finesse the negotiations to get a better deal for the company.
To evade or skirt around a difficult situation or problem with subtlety and skill.
He managed to finesse the tricky question during the interview without giving a direct answer.
To play a card in a way that attempts to win a trick by using a lower card while holding a higher card in the same suit.
She decided to finesse the queen of hearts, hoping her opponent didn't have the king.
finesseadjective
Showing or involving delicate skill, refinement, or subtlety; used attributively before another noun.
In the rules, a rapier is a finesse weapon that relies on agility rather than strength.
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