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tactful
adjective tact·ful \ˈtakt-fəl\
: careful not to offend or upset other people : having or showing tact
Full Definition of TACTFUL
: having or showing tact
— tact·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— tact·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of TACTFUL
1864
Related to TACTFUL
- Synonyms
- diplomatic, politic
- Antonyms
- gauche, impolitic, tactless, undiplomatic, untactful
TACTFULNESS Defined for Kids
tactful
adjective tact·ful \ˈtakt-fəl\
Definition of TACTFUL for Kids
: having or showing the ability to do or say things without offending other people
— tact·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— tact·ful·ness noun
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