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

The incident prompted a National Security Council official to intervene to defuse a potential diplomatic embarrassment, according to The Washington Post.. — Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY, "Tony Rodham, Hillary Clinton's youngest brother, dies," 8 June 2019 At every event, the local Jewish community will participate at Argentina’s diplomatic mission in the city. — Jta Staff, sun-sentinel.com, "Argentina’s embassies in 20 cities to mark 25 years since AMIA Jewish center bombing," 5 June 2019 Pentagon officials believe Iran was behind recent attacks on oil tankers, a Saudi oil pipeline and the Green Zone diplomatic compound in Bagdhad, though the U.S. hasn’t published evidence for the claims. — Alyza Sebenius, Fortune, "Trump: There's 'Always a Chance' of War With Iran," 5 June 2019 The cover of Life magazine from August 1959 showed that the fashion war was taking place even at the highest diplomatic level. — Djurdja Bartlett, Smithsonian, "When the United States and Soviet Union Fought It Out Over Fashion," 4 June 2019 The history During the Cold War the Russians provided diplomatic, economic, military, and educational support for numerous African liberation movements. — János Besenyő, Quartz Africa, "Russia is vying to offer African countries a credible alternative to the US and China," 4 June 2019 And that diplomatic response was our earliest proof that Kate was going to absolutely crush it as a royal. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Kate Middleton's Royal Training Included Watching Footage of Princess Diana," 12 May 2019 America’s carriers were there to oppose that declaration, and for days, fighters from both countries danced in an airborne extension of diplomatic tensions until two U.S. fighters entered into a deadly dogfight. — Alex Hollings, Popular Mechanics, "Why the F-14 Tomcat Is Such a Badass Plane," 3 May 2019 Since launching a diplomatic initiative at the start of the year, Kim has gone out of his way to present himself as an international statesman. — Kim Tong-hyung, Fox News, "A Kim Jong Un visit to Seoul? It would be surreal challenge," 20 Sep. 2018

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