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diplomatic

adjective
dip路​lo路​mat路​ic | \ 藢di-pl蓹-藞ma-tik How to pronounce diplomatic (audio) \

Definition of diplomatic

1a : paleographic
b : exactly reproducing the original a diplomatic edition
2 : of, relating to, or concerned with the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations : of, relating to, or concerned with diplomacy or diplomats diplomatic relations
3 : employing tact and conciliation especially in situations of stress a diplomatic way to say no
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Other Words from diplomatic

diplomatically \ 藢di-​pl蓹-​藞ma-​ti-​k(蓹-​)l膿 How to pronounce diplomatically (audio) \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for diplomatic

Synonyms

politic, tactful

Antonyms

gauche, impolitic, tactless, undiplomatic, untactful

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suave, urbane, diplomatic, bland, smooth, politic mean pleasantly tactful and well-mannered. suave suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction. a suave public relations coordinator urbane implies high cultivation and poise coming from wide social experience. an urbane traveler diplomatic stresses an ability to deal with ticklish situations tactfully. a diplomatic negotiator bland emphasizes mildness of manner and absence of irritating qualities. a bland master of ceremonies smooth suggests often a deliberately assumed suavity. a smooth salesman politic implies shrewd as well as tactful and suave handling of people. a cunningly politic manager

Examples of diplomatic in a Sentence

Negotiators are working to restore full diplomatic relations. a diplomatic attempt at preventing any hurt feelings

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 As ever, insider diplomatic details are telling and amusing. — Todd Mccarthy, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Human Factor': Film Review | Telluride 2019," 31 Aug. 2019 Indeed Mr Macron鈥檚 broader diplomatic policy of dialogue with all carries evident risks. — The Economist, "Emmanuel Macron reclaims France鈥檚 international role," 29 Aug. 2019 Macron managed to pull off the one surprise at the G-7 with the most diplomatic potential. — Robin Wright, The New Yorker, "Trump鈥檚 Weird Whoppers at the G-7 Summit," 27 Aug. 2019 In second grade, as in diplomatic circles, acts of compassion may cost you social capital. — The Christian Science Monitor, "Dousing the political fire over the Amazon," 27 Aug. 2019 Unfortunately, Russian officials continue to play diplomatic games with this sincere effort and have denied me entrance to Russia. — Russell Blair, courant.com, "Russia blocks Sen. Chris Murphy from visiting with colleagues," 27 Aug. 2019 Unfortunately, Russian officials continue to play diplomatic games with this sincere effort and have denied me entrance to Russia. — Molly Beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Ron Johnson says Russia denied him a visa to enter the country as part of a congressional delegation," 26 Aug. 2019 Yesterday in Paris, the 66-year-old schoolteacher and wife to Emmanuel Macron, the nation鈥檚 current president, stepped out for a diplomatic meeting with trademark Gallic ease and comfort. — Vogue, "Brigitte Macron Is Back With a Classic Take on Parisian Chic," 23 Aug. 2019 That鈥檚 according to an Inspector General鈥檚 report released today (pdf) that lays out a broad range of deleterious impacts the freeze had on America鈥檚 diplomatic corps. — Justin Rohrlich, Quartz, "The US State Department鈥檚 2017 hiring freeze put classified information at risk," 9 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of diplomatic

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for diplomatic

in sense 1, from New Latin diplomaticus, from Latin diplomat-, diploma; in other senses, from French diplomatique connected with documents regulating international relations, from New Latin diplomaticus

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diplomatic

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of diplomatic

: involving the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries : of or relating to diplomats or their work
: not causing bad feelings : having or showing an ability to deal with people politely

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diplomatic

adjective
dip路​lo路​mat路​ic | \ 藢di-pl蓹-藞ma-tik How to pronounce diplomatic (audio) \

Kids Definition of diplomatic

1 : of or relating to keeping good relations between the governments of different countries
2 : not causing bad feelings a diplomatic answer a diplomatic manager

Other Words from diplomatic

diplomatically \ -​ti-​k蓹-​l膿 \ adverb He resolved the situation diplomatically.

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