tact-fully

adjective

having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply.

Origin:
1860–65; tact + -ful

Related forms

tact·ful·ly, adverb

tact·ful·ness, noun

un·tact·ful, adjective

un·tact·ful·ly, adverb

Synonyms
See diplomatic.

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tact (tækt)

—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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tactful

1864, from tact + -ful. Related: Tactfully; tactfulness.

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