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tact·ful
 tactful
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- pronunciation:
- taekt
f
 l
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
having or displaying tact.
- synonyms:
- diplomatic, discreet, gracious
- antonyms:
- blunt, indelicate, tactless, untactful
- similar words:
- adroit, circumspect, courteous, delicate, judicious, polite, politic, prudent
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| related words: |
discreet, gracious, mannerly, tasteful |
| derivations: |
tactfully (adv.), tactfulness (n.) |
The word tactful
contains the following parts:
tact, tang, ting, tig
Latin
root
that means touch
  Example words:
-ful1
Old English
adjective-forming suffix
that means full of
More about this word part:
The suffix -ful1 attaches to native English nouns to form adjectives.
Example words:
awful, beautiful, careful, cheerful, colorful, delightful, doubtful, dutiful, faithful, fearful, graceful, harmful, helpful, hopeful, joyful, meaningful, painful, peaceful, plentiful, powerful, purposeful, respectful, skillful, stressful, successful, thankful, thoughtful, wasteful, useful
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