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TACT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

Synonyms:

tact; tactfulness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("tact" is a kind of...):

considerateness; consideration; thoughtfulness (kind and considerate regard for others)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "tact"):

delicacy; diplomacy; discreetness; finesse (subtly skillful handling of a situation)

address; savoir-faire (social skill)

Credits

 Context examples: 

Coffee was a treat, and Hannah showed great tact in making it that morning.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

It was on the tip of Jo's tongue to ask, but she checked herself in time and, with unusual tact, tried to find out in a round-about way.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

Now that was tact, for two of the ruling foibles of the masculine mind were touched.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)