婉
tactful; gentle; beautiful
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
tactful; indirect; mild; euphemistic (in speech)
Describes speech that is indirect, gentle, and avoids bluntness or offense. Often used in formal or polite contexts.
She tactfully declined the invitation.
He gently tried to persuade her, hoping she would change her mind.
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The boss tactfully rejected his resignation application.
She speaks very tactfully and never criticizes others directly.
I expressed my dissenting opinion indirectly.
adjective
gentle; compliant; docile; meek
literaryLiterary usage describing a person (often a woman) who is gentle, obedient, and compliant in nature. Can also describe animals.
Her gentle and compliant nature makes her deeply loved by everyone.
This woman is gentle and docile, a model of a virtuous wife and good mother.
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Ancient literati often praised the gentle quality of women.
The puppy lay on the ground docilely, appearing very gentle and compliant.
Although she looks fragile, she is not blindly obedient, not the type who is simply meek and compliant.
adjective
beautiful; graceful; elegant
literaryLiterary usage describing beauty, grace, or elegance in appearance, style, or literary expression.
She has beautiful features and an elegant temperament.
This poem has beautiful lines and a profound artistic conception.
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The scenery of Jiangnan water towns is beautifully moving.
She writes beautiful running script.
This actress has a graceful temperament, very suitable for costume dramas.