savoir-faire
[noun]
Synonyms: social know-how (informal), diplomacy, discretion, finesse, poise, social graces, tact, urbanity

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Contrasted words: awkwardness, clumsiness, gaucherie, ineptness, maladroitness
Related Words: manners, dignity, elegance, grace, refinement, savoir vivre, taste, aplomb, confidence, self-assurance, self-possession, blaséness, experience, sophistication

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

sav‧oir-faire /ˌsævwɑː ˈfeə $ -wɑːr ˈfer/ noun [uncountable] formal
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: French; Origin: 'knowing how to do']
the ability to do and say the right things in social situations

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

savoir-faire
the ability to do or say the right thing in any social situation.
She demonstrates great savoir-faire when dealing with clients.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲