tactful

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adjective

1. 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
• Ant:
tactless
• Similar to:
discerning, discreet
• See Also:
considerate
• Derivationally related forms:
tactfulness
2. showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
- by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone
- a tactful way of correcting someone
- the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill
• Syn:
kid-glove
• Similar to:
diplomatic, diplomatical
• Derivationally related forms:
tactfulness