a. | 1. | Full of tact; characterized by a discerning sense of what is right, proper, or judicious. |
Adj. | 1. | tactful - having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; "she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion"; "a tactful remark eased her embarrassment" |
2. | tactful - showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill" Synonyms: kid-glove |