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Tactful vs Tactically - What's the difference?

tactful | tactically |

As an adjective tactful

is possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

As an adverb tactically is

in a tactical manner; in a manner calculated to achieve some end.

tactful

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

    • Antonyms

    * tactless

    tactically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • in a tactical manner; in a manner calculated to achieve some end.
  • * 2012 , Ben Smith, Leeds United 2-1 Everton [http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19632366]
    • Tactically smart, Leeds' work-rate was also admirable, their players often doubling up on Everton's main threats like Marouane Fellaini, while Victor Anichibe found he had unwelcome, unstinting company throughout.
  • using tactics

    • See also

    * strategically