TACTFUL

tactful, kid-glove

(adjective) showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; “by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone”; “a tactful way of correcting someone”; “the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill”

tactful

(adjective) having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; “she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion”; “a tactful remark eased her embarrassment”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

tactful (comparative more tactful, superlative most tactful)

Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

Antonym: tactless

Source: Wiktionary


Tact"ful, a.

Definition: Full of tact; characterized by a discerning sense of what is right, proper, or judicious.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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