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tactful

🇬🇧 UK/'tæktfʊl/🇺🇸 US/'tæktful/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Careful not to offend or upset others; sensitive and considerate in dealing with people

机智的;老练的;圆滑的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
tacttouch
+
fulfull of, characterized by
=tactful

Common Collocations

  • 1.tactful response得体的回应
  • 2.tactful manner老练的方式
  • 3.tactful approach圆滑的处理方式
  • 4.[tactful handling]妥善的处理

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She was tactful enough to avoid mentioning his recent job loss.

  • 2.

    A tactful manager knows how to deliver criticism without damaging morale.

  • 3.

    He gave a tactful response that satisfied everyone without causing conflict.

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