HANDINESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

handiness

noun

Definition of handiness

as in dexterity

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Recent Examples of handiness Depending on your handiness level, some of these fixture upgrades can even be installed yourself—no plumber needed. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 Ruggedness, dependability, and handiness define a lot of outdoor archetypes, from the ski patroller to the river guide to the park ranger. — Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025

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Noun

His goal late against the Leafs was due and showed his hands and dexterity for a big man taking a puck off the wall and patting it in at the post.

— Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The patented fingertip design is rolled with no seams and provides two layers of protection without limiting your dexterity.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dexterity

Noun

His exhibition of some of its contents at Palo, in the East Village, keeps the focus of our attention on his black-and-white photographs, which hold it with a sense of ease that never undermines their moody soulfulness.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
The gown was cast in a dark liquorice color, with an A-line silhouette and vented back for ease of movement.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of ease

Noun

Technically speaking, Amber turns in a pretty stellar week-one cha-cha, and the notes from the judges are mostly about finesse and refinement.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
These reproductions are surprisingly effective, partly because the tapestry was made by many hands to begin with, and free embroidery is not an art of finesse.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of finesse

Noun

For the past three years, Robertson had participated in ONE Lexington’s summer youth program, which offers workshops on building emotional and social skills, as well as college-campus visits.

— Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Whereas they have historically been funneled into hierarchical law firms to spend a couple years billing time around the clock for no profit share, there are already countless more ways for young attorneys to leverage their degrees and skills.

— Logan Brown, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of skill

Noun

Travis, who married Swift in July in an extravagant wedding ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York City, also compared her fervor for the sport to her lifelong passion for her artistry.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Duncan’s artistry touched many and leaves an indelible mark on the cultural landscape.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of artistry

Noun

Recently remodeled with a sleek, modern design and colorful contemporary art, Seu Pizza isn't your typical old-school pizzeria.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Here, in this image of an ingenious skidding kitten—in both its brutality and its beautiful, dumb, playful resilience—lies the wisdom of Marcon’s art.

— Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of art

Noun

There are certain machines that only a few companies have the expertise to build.

— Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026
This is particularly evident in the beauty and fragrance industry, where artistic vision, scientific research and manufacturing expertise work together to give form to ideas and emotions.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

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