tactful
UK/'tæktfʊl/US/'tæktful/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Showing sensitivity and skill in dealing with others
得体的,有分寸的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtact (social touch) + -ful (full of) = "full of tact" — handling people with sensitivity. Direct adjective of tact.
Root tact still carries 52 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.tactful response得体的回应
- 2.tactful way委婉的方式
- 3.tactful approach圆通的处理方式
Example Sentences
- 1.
She gave a tactful reply that satisfied everyone.
- 2.
It was tactful of him not to mention her mistake.