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.”

Learn more on your iPhone

Get the small talk app to receive words, facts, quotes and more each day

belief in or acceptance of something as true.

exaggerated in action or emotion; overdramatic.

an inclination or natural tendency to behave a certain way.

having knowledge of events before they take place; prophetic.

excessive indulgence, especially in food or drink.

relating to the pleasant aspects of country life.