What is "finesse" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "finesse": subtly skillful handling of a situation

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /fɪˈnɛs/, /fəˈnɛs/

Pronunciation in UK: /fɨˈnɛs/

Synonyms:

guile, acumen, subtlety, tact, sophistication, quickness, savvy, skill, competence, stratagem, adroitness, diplomacy, artifice, racket, polish, gimmick, ruse, cleverness, adeptness, discretion, savoir-faire, delicacy, feint, craft, bluff, craftiness, cunning, artfulness, discernment, trick, wile, con, grift, run-around, big stick, play, jockey, angle, wangle, exploit, bluff, rig, beguile, finagle, operate, play games, pull strings, pull wires,

Antonyms:

ignorance, inability, frankness, honesty, truthfulness, ineptness, incapability, openness, stupidity, mishandle, bobble,