Definition of finesse Finesse

/fɪnɛˈs/ - [fines] - fi•nesse

We found 15 definitions of finesse from 6 different sources.

What does finesse mean?

Noun
finesse - subtly skillful handling of a situation
		delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness
		tact, tactfulness consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

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finesse (Noun)
The property of having grace, elegance, skill, or balance.
finesse (Noun)
Skill in handling of a situation.
finesse (Noun)
An adroit maneuver.
finesse (Noun)
A technique which allows one to promote tricks based on a favorable position of one or more cards in the hands of the opponent.
finesse (Verb)
To play a card as a finesse see noun sense above.
finesse (Verb)
To handle or manage carefully or skillfully.
finesse (Verb)
To evade.

finesse (a.)
Subtilty of contrivance to gain a point; artifice; stratagem.
finesse (a.)
The act of finessing. See Finesse, v. i., 2.
finesse (v. i.)
To use artifice or stratagem.
finesse (v. i.)
To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a higher, when an intermediate card is out, risking the chance of its being held by the opponent yet to play.

finesse
fi-nes′, n. subtlety of contrivance: artifice: an endeavour by a player holding (say) queen and ace to take the trick with the lower card.—v.i. to use artifice.—ns. Fines′ser; Fines′sing. [Fr.]

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finesse in sign language