diplomatically
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5.5
- adverb
- /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
:
diplomáticamente
- She always handles disagreements diplomatically, ensuring that everyone's feelings are respected.
- diplomatically and economically
- diplomatically and militarily
- diplomatically and politically
So Doctor John, I don't know how to put this diplomatically.
- So Doctor John, I don't know how to put this diplomatically.
- So, you know, I learned how to diplomatically get my point across, but without making the war any worse.
- The work that we do diplomatically with the leadership of Israel is an ongoing pursuit around making clear our principles.
- And I also hope we can diplomatically perhaps help work for an outcome there that's less bad than unfortunately, the outcome looks like it might be.
- And if you fix yourself, we will trust you diplomatically saying we don't yet.
Examples
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Nevertheless, publicly and diplomatically, France was an active participant in the international efforts to mediate among the warring parties.
Academic text (2000) -
Many environmental problems that affect the United States and Canada have been addressed diplomatically between the two governments.
Academic text (1992) -
So, you know, I learned how to diplomatically get my point across, but without making the war any worse.
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The situation is diplomatically complex.
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Perhaps now you would like to solve your problems diplomatically.
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There seems to be no way of diplomatically breaking tragic news.
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This has to be done very skillfully and very diplomatically.
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The first thing they tried to do was make sure they patched up things diplomatically for Ukraine.
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Traditionally, the United States and Canadian governments have settled transboundary environmental problems diplomatically.
Academic text (1992) -
We must be as aggressive diplomatically as we have been militarily since 9/11.
Academic text (2008)
Synonyms
108
1.0
In a way that shows respect for other people
101
2.3
In a polite way to someone
56
2.8
In a smooth and beautiful way that looks controlled
44
3.7
Gently and carefully to avoid hurting people or breaking things
41
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
12
4.2
In a polite and respectful way
11
4.0
In a warm, friendly way
9
4.1
In a friendly, peaceful way without anger
6
7.3
To treat someone very carefully so you do not upset them
5
4.2
In a way that shows care for other people's feelings and needs
4
4.4
In a careful, kind way when talking to avoid hurting someone's feelings
4
3.7
In a friendly, pleasant way
4
2.8
In a polite and respectful way
In a way that tries to calm others and reduce anger
Antonyms
How Diplomatic
Surface Forms
Morphology
diplomatically = diplomatic (transparent) = diplomat + ic + ally
A regular adverbial formation from the adjective 'diplomatic' using the productive suffix '-ally', so the meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
The word diplomatically comes from diploma, which originally meant 'folded paper' for an official note, and from diplomacy, the skill of careful talk between countries. So to act diplomatically is to speak or act with care to avoid causing bad feelings.