statesmanlike
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- adjective
- /ˈsteɪtsˌmənˌlaɪk/
- Formal
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estadista
- Whoever appears more statesmanlike tonight should be the one to win the debate.
- wise and statesmanlike
- statesmanlike leadership
- statesmanlike decision
We're not done yet, and my hope is by next Monday we'll have a ceasefire as a very statesmanlike response and a reason to kindle hope.
- We're not done yet, and my hope is by next Monday we'll have a ceasefire as a very statesmanlike response and a reason to kindle hope.
Examples
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You sounded controlled, even-handed, statesmanlike.
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Very statesmanlike, a real gentleman.
Blog text (28) -
I wonder, if America behaves more statesmanlike, what would be the net gain?
Blog text (19) -
However, Gligorov showed statesmanlike maturity in defending the accord.
Academic text (1997) -
We're not done yet, and my hope is by next Monday we'll have a ceasefire as a very statesmanlike response and a reason to kindle hope.
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Still others took a more statesmanlike stance and stressed Wenger's contribution to the reputation of Osogbo as Nigeria's center of art and heritage.
Academic text (2009) -
In contrast, Governor Romney has hitherto been vocally critical of China, but at least during this last debate, sounded much more moderate and statesmanlike.
Blog text (25) -
The ambassador made a statesmanlike gesture by reaching out to both sides during the conflict.
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Her statesmanlike approach to negotiating the treaty earned her respect from all parties involved.
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In his speech, he presented a statesmanlike vision for the future, emphasizing unity and cooperation.
Synonyms
Being calm, wise, and dignified in public matters
Antonyms
- Formal
A person who behaves in a way that is not calm, careful, or respectful for a political leader
How Statesmanlike
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Statesmanlike comes from statesman, built from state 'the country' and man, plus the ending -like 'in the style of'. So, statesmanlike means acting like a wise country leader — calm, fair, and diplomatic.