tactful tactful /ˈtæktfəl/

adjective

1. 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
   
2. 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