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dip·lo·mat·ic
 diplomatic
- pronunciation:
- dI
pl
mae
tihk
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to diplomacy.
The two nations have resumed diplomatic relations.- similar words:
- ministerial
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| definition 2: |
careful not to give offense or appear critical; tactful.
It was diplomatic of him to call my mistake "unfortunate" rather than "careless."- synonyms:
- tactful
- antonyms:
- tactless, undiplomatic
- similar words:
- circumspect, delicate, discreet, politic
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| related words: |
mannerly, pacific |
| derivation: |
diplomatically (adv.) |
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