diplomatic
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4.4
- adjective
- /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
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diplomático
- The ambassador was known for his diplomatic skills in resolving conflicts without causing offense.
- diplomatic sensitivity
He became diplomatic and thoughtful and civilized.
- He became diplomatic and thoughtful and civilized.
- So I let me say this in the most diplomatic way I can.
- Then it was this letter, the most unique breakup letter of all time, diplomatic breakup letter.
- Le Guin, when interviewed about it, was a little bit diplomatic, saying I'm not super happy with how this has turned out.
- Sam Altman strikes me as very diplomatic, easy to get along with, and he's ship posting him.
- In fact, sometimes he was considered being too diplomatic, which is a euphemism for not being all that intellectually honest.
- And she's being very diplomatic because what if.
- The wizard from God Port is very diplomatic person.
- And I thought I was diplomatic in it, but who knows?
- I love them all for your diplomatic answer.
- So the the wording might be diplomatic but the tone is listen fucker AD or C Yeah it's amazing how clear that message is.
Examples
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So I let me say this in the most diplomatic way I can.
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And I thought I was diplomatic in it, but who knows?
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So I was being I was being diplomatic on the stage.
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Like, how how do you sit there and have a normal diplomatic conversation with these guys?
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Is that because they lack the proper diplomatic skills?
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I will convey your diplomatic proposal to King James immediately.
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I wanted to go in there guns blazing, but she thought the diplomatic approach made more sense.
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"Geordi tried to think of a diplomatic way to say what he wanted to say."
Fiction book (1992) -
Your diplomatic skill... would be richly rewarded here.
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Your father does very well, he has all the attributes of royalty, all the diplomatic expertise.
Synonyms
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7.7
Showing a wish to calm people and reduce tension
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4.0
Being careful and polite when speaking to avoid hurting people
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7.6
Relating to the work or rank of an ambassador
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7.2
Careful and polite in words and actions to avoid upsetting people and gain an advantage
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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7.4
A special legal status that stops foreign diplomats from being tried or taxed in the country where they work
- Specialized
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3.9
A group of people sent by one country to represent it in another at an embassy or consulate
- Specialized
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7.1
A bag diplomats use to carry official papers that customs cannot open under international law
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3.9
Talks between representatives of different countries to solve problems and reach agreements
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5.6
Government officials who represent their country abroad, for example ambassadors
A part of the US State Department that protects American diplomats, embassies, and secret information abroad
- Informal
A feeling of being very tired and stressed after long talks between countries
- Specialized
A government official who represents their country in another country and ranks below an ambassador
A government building where diplomats live and work, like an embassy or consulate
How Diplomatic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Diplomatic comes from diploma, a word for a 'folded paper' that was an official pass, and from the same root as diplomat, a person who speaks for their country. Because diplomats must handle sensitive talks without hurting feelings, diplomatic now means 'careful not to offend'.