/ Thesaurus / L Synonyms of light handed Find synonyms for: Adjective1. light-handed, delicate (vs. rugged)usage: having a metaphorically delicate touch; "the translation is...light-handed...and generally unobtrusive"- New YorkerWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: magnanimous Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language