Finesse Synonyms and Antonyms

fə-nĕs
Power that results from capacity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. adroitness
  2. artfulness
To outmaneuver (an opponent), especially with the aid of some extra resource
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. trump
  2. one-up
Know-how
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. delicacy
  2. diplomacy
  3. discreetness
Antonyms:
  1. ignorance
  2. clumsiness

Words Related to Finesse

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Finesse Sentence Examples

  • This lady wore it with the finesse of a duchess.

  • He privately gloated at his finesse; I think I'm going to break a record here.

  • If in technical finesse he was surpassed by many of his predecessors and his subordinates, he had the most important qualities of a great captain, courage that rose higher with each obstacle, and the clear judgment to distinguish the essential from the minor issues in war.

  • It required all Elizabeths finesse to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds; but she was, as Henry III.

  • After a rather ineffective artillery bombardment the Japanese advanced in full force, without hesitation or finesse, and plunging into the river, stormed forward under a heavy fire.

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