diplomatic

adjective

dip·lo·mat·ic | \ ˌdi-plə-ˈma-tik

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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Synonyms & Antonyms for diplomatic

Synonyms

politic, tactful

Antonyms

gauche, impolitic, tactless, undiplomatic, untactful

Choose the Right Synonym for diplomatic

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Slot corner Lamarcus Joyner was diplomatic when asked if Tuesday’s session was a win for the defense. — Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, "Raiders practice report: Offense stalls in hurry-up; Jacobs makes contact," 6 Aug. 2019 The illnesses appear to have come after President Barack Obama’s initiative that led to restoration of diplomatic relations with Cuba in 2015. — The Washington Post, Twin Cities, "Other voices: Brain trauma on the ‘friendly island’," 2 Aug. 2019 The five men who have previously held the post each had years, and often decades, of either military, diplomatic or intelligence expertise — or a combination thereof. — Olivia Gazis, CBS News, "John Ratcliffe's brief tenure on Intel Committee shows modest engagement with intelligence issues," 1 Aug. 2019 The first spinoff in the high-octane series, which hits theaters Aug. 2, sees Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprise their roles as law enforcement diplomatic security agent Luke Hobbs and assassin Deckard Shaw, respectively. — Sharareh Drury, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw': What the Critics Are Saying," 31 July 2019 In person, Pelli was courtly, diplomatic, and at times, poetic. — Steven Litt, cleveland.com, "Remembering architect Cesar Pelli’s big contributions to Cleveland: An appreciation - Steven Litt," 28 July 2019 Quickly, the once-mundane diplomatic mission in the heart of London became a hotbed of tension and suspicion. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "A deeper look at Assange’s operation inside Ecuadorian Embassy," 15 July 2019 Britain is considering a number of options to raise the economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran but officials say military operations are not being considered at the moment. — Gregory Katz, chicagotribune.com, "British Prime Minister Theresa May chairs emergency session on Iran’s seizure of oil tanker," 22 July 2019 By engaging in hybrid warfare, Iran appears to have already begun to disrupt trade flows through the strait and raise the diplomatic stakes. — Rockford Weitz, The Conversation, "What is at stake in the Strait of Hormuz?," 19 July 2019

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