tactful
tact·ful
adj \ˈtakt-fəl\Definition of TACTFUL
: having or showing tact
— tact·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— tact·ful·ness noun
See Examples of TACTFUL
- He gave a tactful critique of her story.
- It was tactful of her not to criticize me in front of my boss.
First Known Use of TACTFUL
1864
Related to TACTFUL
Synonyms: diplomatic, politic
Related Words: considerate, courteous, delicate, graceful, gracious, thoughtful; civil, mannerly, polite; charming, gallant, genteel, suave; deferential, dutiful, regardful, respectful; affable, cordial, friendly, genial, hospitable, kind, kindhearted
Near Antonyms: discourteous, inconsiderate, indelicate, thoughtless, ungracious; ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, uncalled-for, uncivil, unhandsome, unmannered, unmannerly; boorish, brash, brassy, caddish, churlish, clodhopping, clownish, loutish, uncouth; disregardful, disrespectful, impertinent, impudent, insolent, rude
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