tact·ful 
/ˈtæktfəl/ adjective
/ˈtæktfəl/ adjective [more tactful; most tactful] : careful not to offend or upset other people : having or showing tact
▪ He gave a tactful critique of her story. ▪ It was tactful of her not to criticize me in front of my boss.
▪ He gave a tactful critique of her story. ▪ It was tactful of her not to criticize me in front of my boss.
— tact·ful·ly /ˈtæktfəli/ adverb
▪ tactfully worded comments
/ˈtæktfəli/ adverb ▪ tactfully worded comments
— tact·ful·ness noun [noncount]
