Finesse — synonyms, definition

1. finesse (Noun)

ability adeptness art artfulness artifice breeding craft cultivation culture cunning daintiness delicacy diplomacy discreetness discretion elegance expertise finish gentleness grace • • •

finesse (Noun) — Subtly skilful handling of a situation.

finesse (Noun) — A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality. ex. "they performed with great finesse"

flawlessness ne plus ultra perfection tact tactfulness

2. finesse (Verb)

circumvent contrive design devise dodge duck elude evade fudge handle hedge intrigue machinate maneuver manipulate parry plan plot put off sidestep • • •

finesse (Verb) — Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues).

avoid beg quibble