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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
Sense 1
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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