She was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
I would have tried to remain tactful, but I definitely would have spoken up. From Wordnik.com. [Apoxalyptic] Reference
Such, then, is the man who observes the mean, whether he be called tactful or ready-witted. From Wordnik.com. [The NICOMACHEAN ETHICS] Reference
Once the business is given the tools needed to streamline its processes, it's crucial for IT to remain tactful. From Wordnik.com. [Lessons in Successful BPM from Lincoln Trust] Reference
The girl proved her right to be called tactful, and, seeing her advantage, followed it up quickly by a few bright words. From Wordnik.com. [A Voice in the Wilderness] Reference
However "tactful" the title of the post is the opposite of "tacky.". From Wordnik.com. [Tactful] Reference
The demand for terminological purity can be pushed beyond the scientifically "tactful" and productive. From Wordnik.com. [Psycholanguage] Reference
Never mind tactical, would a nuclear handgun be a "tactful" nuke?. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
If you want that, Cooly; if you want what are called 'tactful' methods, you'll have to go to some other man. From Wordnik.com. [Red Pepper's Patients With an Account of Anne Linton's Case in Particular] Reference
The action of the Lord Mayor may have been "tactful," but is was certainly not free from an admixture of timidity. From Wordnik.com. [History of the Jews in Russia and Poland. Volume II From the death of Alexander I. until the death of Alexander III. (1825-1894)] Reference
"Mr. Dale," she began, feeling her way to a tactful introduction. From Wordnik.com. [Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale] Reference
Balzac certainly was not tactful in continually praising the young. From Wordnik.com. [Women in the Life of Balzac] Reference
Canaan; but by tactful management he can be of some service to you. From Wordnik.com. [Adventures in the Land of Canaan] Reference
It was a delicate business, too, calling for tactful manipulation. From Wordnik.com. [The Slave of Silence] Reference
Now McElroy, tactful of tongue and gentle, touched the sore spot, and. From Wordnik.com. [The Maid of the Whispering Hills] Reference
She was more direct by nature than tactful as her next remark showed. From Wordnik.com. [Rainbow Hill] Reference
For Roadie, this was tactful — turning the subject from death to money. From Wordnik.com. [Coping Stones] Reference
The more tactful fell in with his humour, and were content to nod to him. From Wordnik.com. [Grey Town An Australian Story] Reference
It is well to always remember to be tactful and patient and kind to these boys. From Wordnik.com. [The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies] Reference
What is the secret of the ability to put thought into tactful as well as vivid words?. From Wordnik.com. [Conversation What to Say and How to Say it] Reference
On this, as on all questions affecting prestige only, Morier was tactful and patient. From Wordnik.com. [Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies] Reference
The sophomore class could never find anyone else so tactful, so universally popular as. From Wordnik.com. [The Girl Scouts' Good Turn] Reference
Managing to be both tactful and accurate, he gives a little smile and says, "Eventually.". From Wordnik.com. [WYNTON MARSALIS AND THE TEMPLE OF JAZZ] Reference
Behind it all, Sara sensed the real woman -- clever, tactful, and generously warm-hearted. From Wordnik.com. [The Hermit of Far End] Reference
Women are horribly tactful as a rule, and that is why men's society is preferable to theirs. From Wordnik.com. [Peter and Jane or The Missing Heir] Reference
No, seriously, that's about the same way I'd answer that question, although I'd be less tactful. From Wordnik.com. [Post Executive Editor on Redskins coverage] Reference
"Are you coming to see us play, or are you going away for Thanksgiving?" was her tactful question. From Wordnik.com. [Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore] Reference
He was now in just the frame of mind that the tactful Rat had quietly worked to bring about in him. From Wordnik.com. ['Wind In The Willows': A Christmas Take On A Classic] Reference
The recent conduct and tactful accomplishments of Landy Spencer were the reasons for such a change. From Wordnik.com. [David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story] Reference
Now Cook had learned to manage South Sea islanders in a very practical, though not the most tactful, way. From Wordnik.com. [Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania] Reference
How much more tactful and delightful was the manner in which another hostess treated a similar situation. From Wordnik.com. [Conversation What to Say and How to Say it] Reference
For the first time the girl seemed to get a glimpse of the tactful, tender way in which she had been guided. From Wordnik.com. [The Governess] Reference
In as tactful a manner as possible he labored to prevent the Committee on Nominations from presenting his name. From Wordnik.com. [Frank H. Nelson of Cincinnati] Reference
Mother, however, was lovingly tactful, and exercised the discipline she believed necessary for her child's good most wisely. From Wordnik.com. [Our Nervous Friends — Illustrating the Mastery of Nervousness] Reference
He must be everlastingly tactful and not attempt more than the simplest advances at the beginning and not more than one at a time. From Wordnik.com. [Church Cooperation in Community Life] Reference
While the food is being eaten, the table manners of each girl should be observed, and, if necessary, corrected in a tactful manner. From Wordnik.com. [Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Management] Reference
Her little whims and vagaries, however unreasonable, must always be treated seriously, and with delicate and tactful consideration. From Wordnik.com. [The Biology, Physiology and Sociology of Reproduction Also Sexual Hygiene with Special Reference to the Male] Reference
Sarah and Shirley had remained in ignorance of the brief experiment and Winnie had proved extremely tactful, asking no questions at all. From Wordnik.com. [Rainbow Hill] Reference
Even Mrs. Patten was inclined to be shy with these friends of her daughter but Mrs. Breckenridge in her tactful way soon put her at ease. From Wordnik.com. [The Merriweather Girls in Quest of Treasure] Reference
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