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finishing touch

noun

Simple meaning

A final touch.

Pronunciation

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finihshihngtuhch

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋtətʃ

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination

  2. A final addition, change, or embellishment that serves to complete something.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: A final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination

Used this way, finishing touch is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Successful and accomplished
Usage feel
Precise and approving

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