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| type | a |
| lex_filenum | 00 |
| def | having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others |
| examples | she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion a tactful remark eased her embarrassment |
| Outgoing links | |
| Also see | considerate |
| Derivationally related form | tactful → tactfulness |
| Antonym | tactful → tactless |
| Similar to | discerning, discreet |
| Incoming links | |
| Also see | considerate |
| Similar to | discerning, discreet |
| Antonym | tactless → tactful |
| Derived from adjective | tactfully → tactful |
| Derivationally related form | tactfulness → tactful |
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