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LIGHT-HANDED

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Dictionary entry overview: What does light-handed mean?

• LIGHT-HANDED (adjective)
The adjective LIGHT-HANDED has 1 sense:

1. having a metaphorically delicate touch

Familiarity information: LIGHT-HANDED used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• LIGHT-HANDED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Having a metaphorically delicate touch

Context example:

the translation is...light-handed...and generally unobtrusive

Similar:

delicate (exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury)

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