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TACTFUL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
Example:
the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill
Synonyms:
kid-glove; tactful
Classified under:
Similar:
diplomatic; diplomatical (using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people)
Derivation:
tactfulness (consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
Example:
a tactful remark eased her embarrassment
Classified under:
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)
Derivation:
tactfulness (consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense)
