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tactful
tactful
/ˈtæktfəl/
adjective
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
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
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