tact (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *tact*:
NOUN	attribute	tact, tactfulness	consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

tact > pronunciation
Sounds	tae'kt
Rhymes	abstract ... whacked: 41 rhymes with aekt...

English > *tact*: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
Meaning	consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
Synonym	tactfulness
Narrower	delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse	subtly skillful handling of a situation
Narrower	savoir-faire, address	social skill
Broader	consideration, considerateness, thoughtfulness	kind and considerate regard / regard for others
Opposite	tactlessness	The quality of lacking tact
Spanish	tacto
Catalan	discreció, tacte

HyperDic: tact