light-handed


light–hand·ed

adj \ˈlīt-ˌhan-dəd\

Definition of LIGHT-HANDED

: having a light or delicate touch : facile <a light–handed translation>
light–hand·ed·ness noun

First Known Use of LIGHT-HANDED

15th century

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