Meaning & use
diplomatic
Skilled at handling sensitive situations or people tactfully, without causing offense; relating to diplomacy between nations.
See it in a sentence
She gave a diplomatic answer that avoided taking sides in the argument.
The two countries restored diplomatic relations after decades of tension.
A note on using this word
Diplomatic can describe a tactful personal manner or, more formally, relations and communication between governments.
Words with a similar meaning
tactfulpolitic
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Words with an opposite meaning
tactlessblunt
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