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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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The meaning of TACTFUL is having or showing tact. How to use tactful in a sentence.
TACTFUL definition: 1. careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone: 2. careful not to say or do…. Learn more.
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 see less.
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.
1. : a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense. 2. : sensitive mental or aesthetic perception. converted the novel into a play with remarkable skill and tact. Did you know? Do you change tack or tact?
Definition of tactful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. Arabic : لَبِق Croatian : taktičan
careful not to say or do anything that will annoy or upset other people synonym diplomatic That wasn't a very tactful thing to say! I tried to find a tactful way of telling her the truth. It might be more tactful if you didn't come to the wedding. opposite tactless.
