Finesse ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Finesse ( noun )

1. Delicate skill or sensitivity in handling a situation.
2. Refinement or delicacy in performance, execution, or artistry.
3. A subtle or artful means of achieving an end.

Origin:

From middle french finesse, from old french finesse ("refinement, delicacy"), from fin ("fin.e")

Examples:

1. The chef's finesse in the kitchen was evident in the delicate flavors of the dish.
2. It took a lot of finesse to negotiate the tricky business deal.
3. The dancers performed the routine with finesse and precision.
4. He handled the situation with finesse and tact.
5. The artist's work was a masterpiece of finesse.

(As a verb)

Finesse ( verb )

1. Delicate skill or sensitivity in handling a situation.
2. Refinement or delicacy in performance, execution, or artistry.
3. A subtle or artful means of achieving an end.

Origin:

From middle french finesse, from old french finesse ("refinement, delicacy"), from fin ("fin.e")

Examples:

1. The chef's finesse in the kitchen was evident in the delicate flavors of the dish.
2. It took a lot of finesse to negotiate the tricky business deal.
3. The dancers performed the routine with finesse and precision.
4. He handled the situation with finesse and tact.
5. The artist's work was a masterpiece of finesse.