light-handed
[lahyt-han-did]
- short-handed.
- having the hands lightly or only slightly encumbered, as with parcels or bundles.
- having a light touch; handling things delicately and deftly.
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Origin of light-handed
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
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Examples from the Web for light-handed
Contemporary Examples
Claudia Roden's approach to Middle Eastern culinary culture is at once light-handed and scholarly.
Historical Examples
John Storm went home that day light-handed but with a heavy heart.
The ChristianHall Caine
But the light-handed Partha cut them off before they could reach him.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 4Kisari Mohan Ganguli
He was light-handed, quick, deferential, and soothing—a prince among Orderlies.
"Contemptible""Casualty"
That's how I put it, in an easy, light-handed, convincing sort of way.
ArmadaleWilkie Collins
The medical reports promised well, and Hay's letters were as humorous and light-handed as ever.
The Education of Henry AdamsHenry Adams