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tactfulness

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tact⋅ful

  [takt-fuhl]
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–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

Synonyms:
See diplomatic.
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tact·ful   (tākt'fəl)   
adj.  Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet: a tactful person; a tactful remark.
tact'ful·ly adv., tact'ful·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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