finesse

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of finesse with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

finesse

(noun, verb)

Meaning

skillful handling of a situation

Example

"The artist showed great finesse in her brushwork, creating a masterpiece."

Synonyms

skilltactcraft

Antonyms

clumsinessineptitude

More about this word

Word origin
From French 'finesse', meaning delicacy or subtlety.
Related word forms
  • verb: finessed
  • noun: finesseful

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