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tactful Definition

tact·ful (taktfəl)

adjective

having or showing tact

tactful Related Forms

tact·fully adverb tact·ful·ness noun

tactful Synonyms

tactful

modif.

tactful Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • manner: A tactful manner, in order to establish a good relationship with the site foreman, is important here.
  • way: He listened carefully to our brief whilst being clear in the most tactful way about what he would advise.
  • approach: The more tactful approach is to let your guests know about your registry indirectly.
  • comment: Even stumped's possibly less than tactful comments are only stating facts.
  • suggestion: Despite the tactful suggestions of local drinkers they are calling it William.
  • care: They should be able to provide competent and tactful care whilst supporting residents in maintaining and extending skills and self-care abilities.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: When I was appointed a Six Preacher people were too tactful to specify to which category I belonged.
  • very: He was really a very tactful young man indeed, in a natural sort of way.
  • extremely: Players are advised to be extremely tactful in this situation.
  • yet: It means being prepared to be honest - yet tactful, polite - yet firm, assertive - not aggressive.
  • exactly: He's never threatening but he's not exactly tactful sometimes bless him.
  • also: The Bolshevik line was similarly uncompromising, but also tactful.

Preposition: in

situation: Players are advised to be extremely tactful in this situation.

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