tactful (a)

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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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