adj
Meaning 1
Marked by extreme care or sensitivity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
- kid-glove handling
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
kid-glove
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verb
Meaning 2
To treat mildly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, informal, transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone
- a tactful way of correcting someone
- the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: tactful
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
See kid glove.