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synonyms for tactful
- courteous
- discreet
- judicious
- perceptive
- polite
- prudent
- adroit
- aware
- cautious
- civil
- considerate
- deft
- delicate
- diplomatic
- gentle
- observant
- poised
- polished
- politic
- sensitive
- skilled
- skillful
- suave
- subtle
- sympathetic
- tactical
- understanding
- urbane
- wise
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How to use tactful in a sentence
Miss Manners understands your mother-in-law’s not wanting to put friends and family to work, although she might have found a more tactful way to express it to your wife.
Miss Manners: I feel robbed of my potluck wedding | Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin | January 14, 2021 | Washington PostThe response from the national Kappa KappaGamma organization took a very similar, albeit more tactful, approach.
How Kappa Kappa Gamma Threw A UConn Sorority Sister Under The Bus | Emily Shire | May 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTVarious media outfits have already praised Beyoncé and Jay Z's tactful approach to their Anne Frank House experience.
Should Beyoncé Have Instagrammed From the Anne Frank House? | Amy Zimmerman | March 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The tactful Hamad manages to patch up relations, and the two are photographed sitting together on a sofa later that day.
Similarly, in pop culture, the man who was originally deemed inadequate is lifted to her level through tactful speech.
I think that is going to change, and the most vivid, tactful demonstration of change is the election of Obama.
But she was a very tactful person and was about to drop the subject, when Isabel slowly turned her eyes.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonHe had tried to soften his reply, but not being politic or tactful had succeeded only in expressing himself more brusquely.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondThis, or else a tactful absenteeism, became their custom whenever licencing matters came up to be discussed.
Mushroom Town | Oliver OnionsHe felt he had not been tactful, but he was very tired, and if he ventured an explanation might make things worse.
The Girl From Keller's | Harold BindlossNo one knew how to flatter in so tactful a manner, particularly in portraits of ladies.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard Muther
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