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tactful

/ tactful /
adjective satellite/adjective

Definitions & Examples

adjective satellite Sense 1
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"
Similar:
diplomatic diplomatical
adjective Sense 2
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"
Similar:
discerning discreet
Opposites:
tactless untactful
See also:
considerate
Semantic Complexity
52%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
4
Total Relationships
7
Times Searched
19
Relationship Distribution

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Related Words

diplomatic diplomatical discerning discreet tactless untactful