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

tact (social touch) + -ful (full of) = "full of tact" — handling people with sensitivity. Direct adjective of tact.

Root tact still carries 52 more words

Common 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.

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