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单词 savoir faire
释义
(noun) 
Definition
the ability to say and do the right thing in any situation
a certain savoir-faire that comes from living with the best
Synonyms
social graces
diplomacy
It took all his powers of diplomacy to get them to work together.
discretion
This task requires the utmost discretion.
accomplishment
finesse
handling diplomatic challenges with finesse
poise
It took a moment for Mark to recover his poise.
tact
Her tact and intuition never failed.
urbanity
social know-how (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of diplomacy
Definition
tact or skill in dealing with people
It took all his powers of diplomacy to get them to work together.
Synonyms
tact,
skill,
sensitivity,
craft,
discretion,
subtlety,
delicacy,
finesse,
savoir-faire,
artfulness
in the sense of discretion
Definition
the quality of behaving so as to avoid social embarrassment or distress
This task requires the utmost discretion.
Synonyms
tact,
care,
consideration,
judgment,
caution,
diplomacy,
good sense,
prudence,
acumen,
wariness,
discernment,
circumspection,
sagacity,
carefulness,
judiciousness,
heedfulness
in the sense of finesse
Definition
subtlety and tact in handling difficult situations
handling diplomatic challenges with finesse
Synonyms
diplomacy,
discretion,
subtlety,
delicacy,
tact,
savoir-faire,
artfulness,
adeptness

Nearby words of
savoir-faire

  • saving
  • saving grace
  • saviour
  • savoir-faire
  • savour
  • savour of something
  • savoury

Synonyms of 'savoir-faire'

savoir-faire

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of poise
Definition
mental balance
It took a moment for Mark to recover his poise.
Synonyms
composure,
cool (slang),
presence,
assurance,
dignity,
equilibrium,
serenity,
coolness,
aplomb,
calmness,
equanimity,
presence of mind,
sang-froid,
savoir-faire,
self-possession
in the sense of tact
Definition
skill in handling difficult situations
Her tact and intuition never failed.
Synonyms
diplomacy,
understanding,
consideration,
sensitivity,
delicacy,
skill,
judgment,
perception,
discretion,
finesse,
thoughtfulness,
savoir-faire,
adroitness
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