Legerdemain

lej-er-də-MAYN (/ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/)

sleight of hand; deft, almost magical skill.

“Few pop songs show such musical legerdemain — George Michael writing, producing and performing every layer of ‘Last Christmas’ alone.”

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lasting for a very short time.

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

a strong feeling of hostility or dislike.

having a ready insight into and understanding of things.

to bewilder or perplex someone; to confuse.

showing selfless concern for the well-being of others.