: having or showing tact
tactfulness
noun
Examples of tactful in a Sentence
He gave a tactful critique of her story.
It was tactful of her not to criticize me in front of my boss.
Recent Examples on the Web
While a multitude of Hollywood heavy-hitters have recently voiced their enthusiastic support for Harris’ presidential bid, those working on her campaign are trying to be tactful about who gets an invite to the upcoming DNC, sources told TMZ.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
This tactful and discerning transit adds a layer of harmony to your creative ventures while encouraging you to see the beauty in the details.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Ask tactful questions During the call, pose a series of questions that lead to your specific concern about the opportunity’s availability.
—Alex Koller, CNBC, 17 July 2024
The building’s exterior is a picturesque red-brick town house while the interiors of At Sloane, designed by Francois-Joseph Graf, are a prevailing ambiance of tactful contemporary chic.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2024
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
This tactful and discerning transit adds a layer of harmony to your creative ventures while encouraging you to see the beauty in the details.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Ask tactful questions During the call, pose a series of questions that lead to your specific concern about the opportunity’s availability.
—Alex Koller, CNBC, 17 July 2024
The building’s exterior is a picturesque red-brick town house while the interiors of At Sloane, designed by Francois-Joseph Graf, are a prevailing ambiance of tactful contemporary chic.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2024
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“Tactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tactful. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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