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    tactfully
    /ˈtaktfʊli/

    adverb

    • 1. with skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues: "wise yet tactfully handled advice"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTACTFULLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of tactfully, an adverb that describes how to say or do something without offending anyone. See how to use tactfully in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTACTFULLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TACTFULLY meaning: 1. in a way that avoids saying or doing anything that could upset someone: 2. in a way that avoids…. Learn more.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTACTFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Tactful means careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tactfulTactful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of tactful, an adjective that describes someone who has or shows tact, or diplomacy and sensitivity. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries of tactful.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tactfullyTactfully - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Literally "done with tact," tactfully is the adverb to use when someone says or does just the right thing — especially in a difficult situation. Tact is this admirable quality of thoughtfulness and grace.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTACTFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you describe a person or what they say as tactful you approve of them because they are careful not to offend or upset another person. [approval] He had been extremely tactful in dealing with the financial question. [ + in] I decided it wouldn't be tactful to order another drink.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › tactfulTACTFUL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective. having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply. Discover More. Other Words From. tact·ful·ly adverb. tact·ful·ness noun. un·tact·ful adjective. un·tact·ful·ly adverb. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of tactful 1. First recorded in 1860–65; tact + -ful. Discover More. Synonym Study. See diplomatic.