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finesse

 

[ fɪˈnɛs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music

Extremely skilled and well-executed performance or technique.

Synonyms

artistry, expertise, skill

Examples of usage

  • The pianist played the piece with finesse and grace.
  • Her finesse on the violin captivated the audience.
Context #2 | Verb

social interactions

Handle or deal with a situation with subtle skill and tact.

Synonyms

handle, maneuver, negotiate

Examples of usage

  • She finessed her way through the difficult conversation.
  • He always knows how to finesse any awkward encounter.

Translations

Translations of the word "finesse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 finesse

🇮🇳 स्फूर्ति

🇩🇪 Finesse

🇮🇩 kecerdikan

🇺🇦 витонченість

🇵🇱 finezja

🇯🇵 技巧 (ぎこう)

🇫🇷 finesse

🇪🇸 finesse

🇹🇷 ustalık

🇰🇷 솜씨

🇸🇦 براعة

🇨🇿 jemnost

🇸🇰 jemnosť

🇨🇳 精细 (jīngxì)

🇸🇮 finesa

🇮🇸 fágun

🇰🇿 шеберлік

🇬🇪 წვრილმანი

🇦🇿 incəlik

🇲🇽 finesse

Etymology

The word 'finesse' originated in the 15th century from Middle English 'finesse' and Old French 'finesse', meaning finesse or subtlety. It has been used over the centuries to describe a high level of skill and artistry in various fields, from music to social interactions.

See also: fine, finely, fines, finest.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,482, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.