Definitions for TACTFUL
ˈtækt fəltact·ful

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. tactfuladjective

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

   "she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion"; "a tactful remark eased her embarrassment"

2. tactful, kid-gloveadjective

   showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people

   "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. tactfuladjective

   Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tactful

   Tactful refers to someone who shows a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or to avoid offense. This person is usually skilled at handling difficult or delicate situations in a considerate and effective manner.

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How to pronounce TACTFUL?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say TACTFUL in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of TACTFUL in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of TACTFUL in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of TACTFUL in a Sentence

1. RAS CARDO REGGAE:

   **(C)(P)- EVIL MEN GET MORE UGLY WITH AGE, WHILE WOMEN WHO ARE EVIL GET MORE TACTFUL, CUNNING, DEMURE,STUNNINGLY SOPHISTICATED, PRETTIER, AND WISE. WHO CAN DENY? JUST LOOK AROUND YOU.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=TACTFUL
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tactful
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=TACTFUL