1. plural of finesse; delicate skill or subtlety in handling a situation or performing a task
2. in card games, an attempt to win a trick with a lower card when a higher card is held, hoping the opponent does not have the intervening card
Usage: card games

1. to handle or manage with finesse; to accomplish something through skillful or subtle means
2. in card games, to attempt a finesse
Usage: card games

Examples

• The diplomat finesses the delicate negotiations with remarkable grace.
• She finesses her way through difficult conversations by choosing her words carefully.
• The bridge player finesses the trump card, hoping to gain an extra trick.
• His finesses in social situations make him an excellent host.
• The chef finesses the sauce to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
• They finesses the problem by addressing it indirectly rather than confronting it head-on.