NYT Dictionary
TACTFULLY
/tˈæktfʌli/AdverbTACT-ful-lytact-ful-ly · 3 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
In a tactful manner.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English tactful Middle English -ly English -ly English tactfully From tactful + -ly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mindfullytastefully
Antonyms
tactlessly
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.