verbπShareTo evade (a problem, situation, etc.) by using some clever argument or strategem."She was late to the meeting, but she tried finessing the situation by claiming traffic was unusually heavy, even though she'd overslept. "businesscommunicationactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play (a card) as a finesse."The bridge player was finessing the queen, hoping to win the trick. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo handle or manage carefully or skilfully; to manipulate in a crafty way."She was finessing the seating arrangement at the party to make sure everyone would get along. "communicationbusinessabilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to win a trick by finessing."In the card game, Maria was finessing a trick by playing a lower card, hoping her opponent wouldn't have a higher one. "gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play a ball out of the way of an opponent."The tennis player finessed the ball, skillfully moving it past his opponent. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of handling something with care or skill."The chef's finessing of the sauce, carefully adding herbs and spices, resulted in a dish that delighted every customer. "abilityachievementqualitywaystyleactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
