tact fulness
fəl adjective
having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply.
Related forms
tact·ful·ly, adverb
tact·ful·ness, noun
un·tact·ful, adjective
un·tact·ful·ly, adverb
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tact (tækt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others, so as to avoid giving offence or to win good will; discretion |
| 2. | skill or judgment in handling difficult or delicate situations; diplomacy |
| [C17: from Latin tactus a touching, from tangere to touch] | |
| 'tactful | |
| —adj | |
| 'tactfully | |
| —adv | |
| 'tactfulness | |
| —n | |
| 'tactless | |
| —adj | |
| 'tactlessly | |
| —adv | |
| 'tactlessness | |
| —n | |
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Tact fulness
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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