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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using or expressing offensive, vulgar, or slanderous language.

a brief or casual involvement, often in romantic or playful matters.

beautiful.

serving as an introduction; introductory.

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

recklessly extravagant or wasteful.