🕊️diplomatic

adjective
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

Meaning

Concerning diplomacy; having or showing skill in dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way.
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Example Sentences

She gave a diplomatic response to avoid offending anyone.

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.

Example Expressions

diplomatic immunity

Synonyms

tactful, courteous, strategic, conciliatory, discreet, politic, skillful
Entry 1
tactful, courteous, strategic, conciliatory, discreet
Entry 2
tactful, politic, strategic, skillful

Antonyms

tactless, blunt, rude, direct
Entry 1
tactless, blunt, rude
Entry 2
blunt, tactless, rude, direct

Collocations

diplomatic relations, diplomatic mission, diplomatic language, diplomatic immunity, diplomatic approach
Entry 1
diplomatic relations, diplomatic mission, diplomatic language
Entry 2
diplomatic immunity, diplomatic relations, diplomatic approach

More Example Sentences

This is a touchy subject, I would like to diplomatically avoid it.

I always take a diplomatic approach when resolving payment issues.

I believe the solution to this crisis is only possible through diplomatic means.

Both patience and a willingness to compromise are needed for diplomatic success.

The exercise of soft power is highly effective in strengthening diplomatic relations.

I believe the foundation of diplomatic relations should be mutual respect and equality.

Related Vocabularies

causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or...
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Fair and impartial; treating everyone equally.
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
not satisfactory or allowable

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