diplomatic

[dip-luh-mat-ik] / ˌdɪp ləˈmæt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

politic, tactful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conciliatory gracious polite strategic

WEAK

adept arch artful astute bland brainy cagey calculating capable clever conniving contriving courteous crafty cunning deft delicate dexterous discreet guileful intriguing opportunistic prudent savvy scheming sensitive sharp shrewd sly smooth suave subtle wily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

rude

WEAK

artless impolite tactless

Example Sentences

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He said Iran needed to re-assess the situation, adding that any diplomatic process required a minimum of stability.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Treasury must sustain its conviction that properly deployed, economic power profoundly complements traditional military and diplomatic tools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Beijing appears to aim "to offer economic incentives while monitoring North Korea to ensure it does not act against Beijing's interests in the diplomatic and military spheres", Hong said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Things changed in January 2025, when Bass was more than 7,000 miles away at a diplomatic function in Ghana when the Palisades fire broke out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I hesitated, wondering how best to be diplomatic about this.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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