adjadj.allhaving or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with othersExamples:- she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion
- a tactful remark eased her embarrassment
Antonyms:tactless
Derivationally Related Form:tactfulness
Inherited Hypernyms:tactful
Similar to:discerning discreet
See also:considerate
adj satadj.allshowing skill and sensitivity in dealing with peopleSynset:kid-glove
Examples:- by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone
- a tactful way of correcting someone
- the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill
Antonyms:undiplomatic
Derivationally Related Form:tactfulness
Inherited Hypernyms:tactful
Similar to:diplomatic diplomatical