Local English word record

kid-glove

adjective · 1 sense

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people

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Examples

  • by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone
  • a tactful way of correcting someone
  • the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill

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Synonyms

tactful

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