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- [takt-fuh l]
- /ˈtækt fəl/
- /ˈtækt.fəl/
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- [takt-fuh l]
- /ˈtækt fəl/
Definitions of tactfully word
- adjective tactfully having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply. 1
- adverb tactfully in a diplomatic or considerate way 1
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Origin of tactfully
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; tact + -ful
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Parts of speech for Tactfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tactfully popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tactfully usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tactfully
adv tactfully
- affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
- amiably — having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- benignantly — kind, especially to inferiors; gracious: a benignant sovereign.
- civilly — with civility; politely
adverb tactfully
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- diplomatically — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
- discreetly — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- elegantly — Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.
- exquisitely — In an exquisite manner.
Antonyms for tactfully
adverb tactfully
- indiscreetly — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
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