light-handed

• Описывает человека, который действует с тонкостью, мягкостью или минимальным усилием; часто используется для характеристики деликатного или тактичного подхода.

Describes a person who acts with subtlety, gentleness, or minimal force; often used to characterize a delicate or tactful approach.

1. Delicate or gentle in approachC1formalamerican

   Having a subtle, careful, or restrained manner, especially in handling situations or tasks.

   Деликатный

   • The director took a light-handed approach to the sensitive topic.
   • Her light-handed editing preserved the author's original voice.
   • A light-handed touch is needed when negotiating with the client.

   Synonymscarefuldelicategentlemildrestrainedsensitivesoftsubtletactful

   Antonymsbrutalclumsyharshheavy-handedrough