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tactful
showing skill in handling delicate situations
Synonyms
- diplomatic
- discreet
- considerate
Antonyms
- blunt
- tactless
tactful in a sentence
A tactful host steers conversation away from arguments.
A tactful host steers conversation away from arguments.
Where it comes from
From Latin tactus 'a touch'
Memory hook
TACTFUL — has the gentle TOUCH (tactus).
Word parts
- tang/tact — touch
tactful: tact (touch) + -ful (full of)
Read it in context
- The Long Descent Science