HyperDic: light-handed

English > 1 sense of the word light-handed:
ADJECTIVEalllight-handedhaving a metaphorically delicate touch
English > light-handed: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningHaving a metaphorically delicate touch.
Example"the translation is...light-handed...and generally unobtrusive"- New Yorker
Broaderdelicateexquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing
Adverbslight-handedlyin a light-handed manner

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