TACTFUL

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people

Example:

the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill

Synonyms:

kid-glove; tactful

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

diplomatic; diplomatical (using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people)

Derivation:

tactfulness (consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense)

Meaning:

Having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

Example:

a tactful remark eased her embarrassment

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

discerning; discreet (unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic)

Also:

considerate (showing concern for the rights and feelings of others)

Antonym:

tactless (lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others)

Derivation:

tactfulness (consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense)