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    tactful
    /ˈtaktf(ʊ)l/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues: "they need a tactful word of advice"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTACTFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TACTFUL definition: 1. careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone: 2. careful not to say or do…. Learn more.

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tactfulTactful - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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” synonyms: considerate. showing concern for the rights and feelings of others. discerning, discreet. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic. see more. adjective.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tactfulTactful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of TACTFUL is having or showing tact. How to use tactful in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTACTFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you describe someone as tactful, you approve of them because they are careful not to say or do anything that would offend or upset other people. Sometimes it's more tactful not to ask for the truth.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtactful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of tactful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTACTFUL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TACTFUL meaning: 1. careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone: 2. careful not to say or do…. Learn more.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTACT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TACT meaning: 1. the ability to say or do the right thing without making anyone unhappy or angry: 2. the ability…. Learn more.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › tactfulTACTFUL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Tactful definition: having or manifesting tact. See examples of TACTFUL used in a sentence.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › tactfulTactful - definition of tactful by The Free Dictionary

    Define tactful. tactful synonyms, tactful pronunciation, tactful translation, English dictionary definition of tactful. adj. Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet: a tactful person; a tactful remark. tact′ful·ly adv. tact′ful·ness n.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › tactfulTactful Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    adjective. Having or showing tact. Webster's New World. Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet. A tactful person; a tactful remark. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Synonyms: kid-glove. skillful. prudent. careful. discreet. polished. judicious. thoughtful. suave. sensitive. politic. considerate. diplomatic. delicate.