having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others;
\\\"she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion\\\"
\\\"a tactful remark eased her embarrassment\\\"
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people;
\\\"by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone\\\"
\\\"a tactful way of correcting someone\\\"
\\\"the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill\\\"
造句
用作形容詞(adj.)
A tactful remark eased her embarrassment. 機智的話語緩解了她的困窘。
Our rather tactful suggestions were lost upon them. 我們很機智的建議對他們產生不了作用。
常用短語
A tactful man..writes nothing likely to offend public opinion.
出自：P. H. Gibbs
The..architect..had a reputation for the tactful handling of old houses.