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kid-glove

/ˈkɪd ˌɡlʌv/

Tradução: Diz-se do modo de tratar uma situação ou pessoa com extrema cautela, tato e delicadeza, geralmente para evitar ofender ou causar dano.

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adjective

/ˈkɪd ˌɡlʌv/C2formal
  • ptDiz-se do modo de tratar uma situação ou pessoa com extrema cautela, tato e delicadeza, geralmente para evitar ofender ou causar dano.

Describes a manner of handling a situation or person with extreme care, caution, and sensitivity, often to avoid causing offense or harm.

  1. Tactful and carefulC1formal

    Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people, often to avoid causing offense or upset.

    ptTato e cautela

    • The manager used a kid-glove approach when discussing the employee's performance issues.
    • She handled the delicate situation with kid-glove diplomacy.
    • The negotiator employed kid-glove tactics to reach a peaceful agreement.

    Sinônimoscarefulconsideratedelicatediplomaticdiscreetgentleprudentsensitivesofttactful

    Antônimosbluntclumsyinsensitiveroughtactless

Formas
  • more kid-glove comparative form
  • most kid-glove superlative form