tactful; mild and indirect; euphemistic
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
tactful; mild and indirect; euphemistic
neutralUsed to describe speech, tone, or attitude that is gentle, indirect, and considerate, especially to avoid giving offense or to express criticism politely.
Tā他
de的
pī批
píng评
hěn很
wěi委
wǎn婉
，
duì对
fāng方
róng容
yì易
jiē接
shòu受
。
His criticism was very tactful, making it easy for the other person to accept.
Tā她
yòng用
wěi委
wǎn婉
de的
yǔ语
qì气
shuō说
chū出
le了
zhēn真
xiàng相
。
She told the truth in a gentle tone.
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Zhè这
shǒu首
gē歌
de的
xuán旋
lǜ律
wěi委
wǎn婉
dòng动
tīng听
。
The melody of this song is beautiful and mellow.
Jīng经
lǐ理
de的
tài态
du度
chéng诚
kěn恳
，
yǔ语
qì气
wěi委
wǎn婉
，
huǎn缓
jiě解
le了
jǐn紧
zhāng张
de的
qì气
fēn氛
。
The manager's sincere attitude and tactful tone eased the tense atmosphere.