tactful, adj.
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
<adj.all>
kid-glove tactful
sample sentences
"by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone""a tactful way of correcting someone"
"the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
<adj.all>
tactful
sample sentences
"she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion""a tactful remark eased her embarrassment"