tactful

tact·ful

adj \ˈtakt-fəl\

Definition of TACTFUL

: having or showing tact

— tact·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— tact·ful·ness noun

Examples of TACTFUL

1. He gave a tactful critique of her story.
2. 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

Related Words: considerate, courteous, delicate, graceful, gracious, thoughtful; civil, mannerly, polite; charming, gallant, genteel, suave; deferential, dutiful, regardful, respectful; affable, cordial, friendly, genial, hospitable, kind, kindhearted

Near Antonyms: discourteous, inconsiderate, indelicate, thoughtless, ungracious; ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, uncalled-for, uncivil, unhandsome, unmannered, unmannerly; boorish, brash, brassy, caddish, churlish, clodhopping, clownish, loutish, uncouth; disregardful, disrespectful, impertinent, impudent, insolent, rude

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