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US/ˈtækt.fəl/
UK/ˈtækt.fəl/
careful not to upset or embarrass other people when you speak or act
In context
She was tactful enough not to mention his failed exam.
It is not tactful to ask people how much they earn.
He gave a tactful answer that avoided taking sides.
Words that go with tactful
adjective + noun
- tactful wayHe told her in a tactful way.
- tactful replyShe sent a tactful reply to the complaint.
- tactful approachA tactful approach works best with angry customers.
adjective + preposition
- tactful of youIt was tactful of you to leave early.
- tactful aboutBe tactful about his age.
adverb + adjective
- tactful enoughHe wasn't tactful enough to keep quiet.