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hienostuneisuus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • delicacy noun A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.
  • elegance noun Graceful, refined beauty in appearance, movement, or manner.
  • finesse noun Skillful and delicate handling of a difficult or sensitive situation.
  • refinement noun A small improvement or adjustment that makes something better.

Senses

hienostuneisuus is used for these senses in English:

  • couth Social grace, refinement, sophistication; etiquette, manners.
  • elegance Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.
  • finesse (uncountable) Skill in the handling or manipulation of a situation. [from c. 1520]
  • refinement High-class style; cultivation.
  • urbanity Behaviour that is polished, refined, courteous.

delicacy — full definition

  1. noun A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.
  2. noun The quality of being delicate, fragile, or requiring careful handling.

elegance — full definition

  1. noun Graceful, refined beauty in appearance, movement, or manner.
  2. noun Simplicity and neatness in a solution, design, or idea, achieved without sacrificing precision.
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