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Meaning of word tactful from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

tactful adjective

Meaning : Having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others.

Example : She was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion.
A tactful remark eased her embarrassment.

Lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others.

In the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age.
tactless, untactful

Meaning : Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people.

Example : By diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone.
A tactful way of correcting someone.
The agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill.

Synonyms : kid-glove

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Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

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Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

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tactful adjective

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