Legerdemain
noun
The skill of performing magic tricks, especially with hands, or clever deception.
The magician's legerdemain amazed the audience.
Often appears as...
- sleight of hand
- artful deception
Usage tips
Neutral
magic, illusion, sleight of hand
noun
The skill of performing magic tricks, especially with hands, or clever deception.
The magician's legerdemain amazed the audience.
Often appears as...
- sleight of hand
- artful deception
Usage tips
Neutral
magic, illusion, sleight of hand
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Context
Consider when to use 'legerdemain' in both literal and figurative contexts.
The politician's response was a clever piece of legerdemain.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
Magic performances often involve legerdemain, captivating audiences with illusion.
Legerdemain is often associated with circuses and magic shows.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotations
While clever, legerdemain can also imply dishonesty when used in non-magical contexts.
Be careful with the connotation of legerdemain in serious discussions.
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Context
Consider when to use 'legerdemain' in both literal and figurative contexts.
The politician's response was a clever piece of legerdemain.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
Magic performances often involve legerdemain, captivating audiences with illusion.
Legerdemain is often associated with circuses and magic shows.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotations
While clever, legerdemain can also imply dishonesty when used in non-magical contexts.
Be careful with the connotation of legerdemain in serious discussions.
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Context
Consider when to use 'legerdemain' in both literal and figurative contexts.
The politician's response was a clever piece of legerdemain.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
Magic performances often involve legerdemain, captivating audiences with illusion.
Legerdemain is often associated with circuses and magic shows.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotations
While clever, legerdemain can also imply dishonesty when used in non-magical contexts.
Be careful with the connotation of legerdemain in serious discussions.
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