Tactfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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tactfully

 

[ หˆtรฆktfษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a diplomatic or considerate manner

Tactfully is an adverb that describes the action of handling a situation or conversation in a way that shows sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and diplomacy. It involves being careful not to offend or upset others while still effectively communicating a message.

Synonyms

considerately, diplomatically, thoughtfully

Examples of usage

  • She tactfully avoided discussing the sensitive topic.
  • He tactfully resolved the conflict between the two parties.
  • They tactfully addressed the issue without causing further tension.

Translations

Translations of the word "tactfully" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น taticamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคŸเคจเฅ€เคคเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช takvoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan bijaksana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะบั‚ะพะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ taktycznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…Ž้‡ใซ (shincho ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec tact

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con tacto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nazikรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ค‘ํ•˜๊ฒŒ (sinjunghage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฏุจู„ูˆู…ุงุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ takticky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ taktne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœบๆ™บๅœฐ (jฤซzhรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ taktno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐ ljรบfmennsku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะบั‚ะธะบะฐะปั‹า› ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taktik ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con tacto

Etymology

The word 'tactfully' originates from the noun 'tact', which comes from the Latin 'tactus', meaning 'touch'. The concept of 'tact' evolved to describe a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others. The adverb form 'tactfully' developed to specifically convey the manner in which an action is performed with tact. It emphasizes the importance of thoughtfulness and consideration in interpersonal interactions.

See also: intact, tactful, tactic, tactile, tactless.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,649, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.