TACTFUL
Dictionary entry overview: What does tactful mean? • TACTFUL (adjective)
The adjective TACTFUL has 2 senses:
1. having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
2. showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
Familiarity information: TACTFUL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• TACTFUL (adjective)
Meaning:
Having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
Context examples:
she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion / a tactful remark eased her embarrassment
Similar:
discerning; discreet (unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic)
Also:
considerate (showing concern for the rights and feelings of others)
Antonym:
tactless (lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others)
Meaning:
Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
Synonyms:
kid-glove; tactful
Context examples:
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 (skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people)
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