Tactful

Pronunciation: /ˈtækt.fəl/

Definitions of tactful

adjective showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others

Example Sentences

A1 She always knows the right thing to say in difficult situations, she is very tactful.

A2 He handled the situation with tactful diplomacy, avoiding any unnecessary conflict.

B1 The manager addressed the issue in a tactful manner, ensuring no one felt offended.

B2 Her tactful approach to negotiations helped to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

C1 His tactful handling of the delicate matter impressed everyone in the boardroom.

C2 The diplomat's tactful diplomacy was crucial in defusing the international crisis.

Examples of tactful in a Sentence

formal She handled the delicate situation with tactful precision, ensuring no one's feelings were hurt.

informal I appreciate how tactful you were in addressing the issue without causing any drama.

slang He's always so smooth and tactful when talking to people, it's like he knows exactly what to say.

figurative Her words were a tactful dance around the truth, leaving everyone with a positive impression.

Grammatical Forms of tactful

• past tense: tactfully
• plural: tactfuls
• comparative: more tactful
• superlative: most tactful
• present tense: tactfully
• future tense: will be tactful
• perfect tense: has been tactful
• continuous tense: is being tactful
• singular: tactful
• positive degree: tactful
• infinitive: to be tactful
• gerund: tactfully
• participle: tactfully

Origin and Evolution of tactful

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tactful' originated from the Latin word 'tactus', which means 'touch'. It evolved from the idea of having a delicate touch in social interactions.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'tactful' was used to describe someone who had a keen sense of touch or physical sensitivity. Over time, it transitioned to refer to someone who had a delicate and skillful way of handling social situations with sensitivity and diplomacy.