tactful

Adjective

• showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
  • by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone
    
  • a tactful way of correcting someone
    
  • the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill
    

• having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
  • she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion
    
  • a tactful remark eased her embarrassment
    

Related words

• Antonyms: 
  tactless , untactful