tactful
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adjective \ˈtakt-fəl\Definition of TACTFUL
: having or showing tact
— tact·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— tact·ful·ness noun
See Examples of TACTFUL
- He gave a tactful critique of her story.
- It was tactful of her not to criticize me in front of my boss.
First Known Use of TACTFUL
1864
Related to TACTFUL
- Synonyms
- diplomatic, politic
- Antonyms
- gauche, impolitic, tactless, undiplomatic, untactful
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