tactfully
UK/'tæktfəli/US/'tæktfəlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a sensitive, diplomatic way that avoids upsetting people
得体地；委婉而不伤人地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedAdverb of tactful (tact + -ful + -ly). Tact is the social 'touch' for handling delicate situations; tactfully = with that gentle touch.
Root tact still carries 52 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.tactfully decline婉言拒绝
- 2.tactfully suggest委婉地建议
- 3.tactfully handle妥善处理
- 4.tactfully point out委婉地指出
Example Sentences
- 1.
She tactfully declined the invitation without hurting his feelings.
- 2.
The manager tactfully pointed out the error in front of no one.