finesse
noun/fɪˈnɛs/
Frequency rank: #10,835 most common English word
Meaning
Skillful and subtle handling of a situation; delicate expertise.
Example sentence
She handled the difficult negotiation with remarkable finesse, impressing everyone in the room.
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