tactful

adjective (tactful, more tactful, most tactful)

«tactful» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A tactful person is careful to say and do things in a way that does not upset or hurt others. tree →
A tactful remark or action is kind and careful about other people's feelings. tree →

In the lessons

In PSHE and everyday life being tactful means telling the truth kindly, choosing the right moment and words. In Alice, many creatures are very untactful and rude, which makes the story funny. Opposite: tactless.

Examples

It was tactful of you not to mention her haircut. tree →
The teacher gave tactful advice about the story. tree →
Mole was too tactful to laugh at Toad. tree →
Try to be tactful when you tell him he lost. tree →
She made a tactful excuse and left. tree →
A tactful friend knows when to stay quiet. tree →

Note

Noun: tact (uncountable). Adverb: tactfully. Opposite: tactless. Being tactful is not the same as lying; it is choosing kind words.

On Mova

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