tactfulphrasing
nounUK /ˈtæktfəl ˈfreɪzɪŋ/
US /ˈtæktfəl ˈfreɪzɪŋ/
Using kind words so you do not hurt someone's feelings.
She used tactfulphrasing when she told her friend the drawing needed more work.
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2. Choosing words carefully to avoid upsetting people in a difficult talk.
His tactfulphrasing helped the meeting stay calm.
3. The skill of saying hard news in a soft and respectful way.
The nurse's tactfulphrasing made the bad news easier to hear.
4. Wording that shows respect for another person's feelings.
Thank you for your tactfulphrasing when you corrected my mistake.