单词 | tactful |
释义 | tactful (tæktfʊl ) adjective 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. Synonyms: diplomatic, politic, discreet, prudent tactfully adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] Alex tactfully refrained from further comment. Collocations: tactful way An intuitive moon helps you give the right advice in a tactful way and assist a relative. The Sun (2011) Is there a tactful way to broach the subject? Times, Sunday Times (2016) Neither of us spoke but in my eyes this looked like a frame-up and I was trying to find a tactful way to say so. SNOWJOB (1988) You find a tactful way to help a friend with a jealous mind. The Sun (2011) You will find a tactful way to talk to a relative who asks for your advice. The Sun (2010) Translations: Chinese: 机智的 Japanese: 機転のきく |
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