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Tactful

/tˈæktfəl/
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(adj) Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

My first impression was that he was a tactful politician.
She struck me as a tactful girl.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She gave a very ____ reply to the difficult question, making sure that she did not upset anyone in the room today.

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