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tactful

[ takt-fuhl ]
/ ˈtækt fəl /
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adjective
having or manifesting tact: a tactful person;a tactful reply.
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Origin of tactful

First recorded in 1860–65; tact + -ful

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OTHER WORDS FROM tactful

tact·ful·ly, adverbtact·ful·ness, nounun·tact·ful, adjectiveun·tact·ful·ly, adverb
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