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- Dictionarytact·ful/ˈtak(t)f(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. having or showing tact: "they need a tactful word of advice"
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TACTFUL definition: 1. careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone: 2. careful not to say or do…. Learn more.
The meaning of TACTFUL is having or showing tact. How to use tactful in a sentence.
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others. “she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion” “a tactful remark eased her embarrassment” synonyms: considerate. showing concern for the rights and feelings of others. discerning, discreet. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic. see more. adjective.
If you describe someone as tactful, you approve of them because they are careful not to say or do anything that would offend or upset other people. Sometimes it's more tactful not to ask for the truth.
tactful - having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; "she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion"; "a tactful remark eased her embarrassment"
Tactful definition: having or manifesting tact. See examples of TACTFUL used in a sentence.
TACTFUL meaning: 1. careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone: 2. careful not to say or do…. Learn more.
Definition of tactful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the ability to say or do the right thing without making anyone unhappy or angry: He's never had much tact, and people don't like his blunt manner. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Kind & thoughtful. accommodatingly. attentively. attentiveness. cooperatively. diplomacy. diplomatically. eunoia. motherly. neighborliness. neighborly. nicely
noun. a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations. Synonyms: poise, diplomacy, sensitivity, perception. a keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing; taste; discrimination. touch or the sense of touch.
