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Another word for tactful

Adjective

  1. Showing sensitivity and skill in dealing with others

    2. See also:

    ability

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Sentence Examples

  • A tactful native minister, Sir Donald McLean, did the rest.

  • In his long administration of his latter diocese he was most energetic, tactful and munificent.

  • She was intelligent and tactful, a faithful wife, a devoted mother and a staunch friend.

  • She was intelligent and tactful, a faithful wife, a devoted mother and a staunch friend.

  • Naturally tactful and considerate, he never put difficulties in the way of the responsible ministers.

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