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 tactful tactful /ˈtæktfəl/

adjective

  1. Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people  ( kid-glove , tactful )
    showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
     By diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone
    by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone
     A tactful way of correcting someone
    a tactful way of correcting someone
     The agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill
    the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill
  2. Having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others  ( tactful )
    having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
     She was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion
    she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion
     A tactful remark eased her embarrassment
    a tactful remark eased her embarrassment