TACTFUL


Meaning of TACTFUL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tæktfʊl ]

If you describe a person or what they say as tactful you approve of them because they are careful not to offend or upset another person.

He had been extremely tactful in dealing with the financial question...

= diplomatic

ADJ : oft it v-link ADJ to-inf [ approval ]

• tact‧ful‧ly

Alex tactfully refrained from further comment.

ADV : usu ADV with v

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