Diplomatic: meaning, definitions and examples

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diplomatic

 

[ ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

international relations

relating to the management of international relations and negotiations between countries in a tactful and skillful way.

Synonyms

diplomat, politic, skillful, tactful

Examples of usage

  • His diplomatic skills helped to ease tensions between the two countries.
  • She handled the delicate situation with diplomatic finesse.
Context #2 | Adjective

personal interactions

having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and effective way.

Synonyms

courteous, effective, polite, sensitive

Examples of usage

  • She always knows the right thing to say, she is so diplomatic.
  • He managed to resolve the conflict in a diplomatic manner.

Translations

Translations of the word "diplomatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diplomático

🇮🇳 कूटनीतिक (kūṭanītik)

🇩🇪 diplomatisch

🇮🇩 diplomatik

🇺🇦 дипломатичний

🇵🇱 dyplomatyczny

🇯🇵 外交的 (gaikō-teki)

🇫🇷 diplomatique

🇪🇸 diplomático

🇹🇷 diplomatik

🇰🇷 외교적인 (oegyojeog-in)

🇸🇦 دبلوماسي (diblūmāsī)

🇨🇿 diplomatický

🇸🇰 diplomatický

🇨🇳 外交的 (wàijiāo de)

🇸🇮 diplomatski

🇮🇸 diplómatískur

🇰🇿 дипломатиялық (diplomatïyalıq)

🇬🇪 დიპლომატიური (diplomatiuri)

🇦🇿 diplomatik

🇲🇽 diplomático

Etymology

The word 'diplomatic' comes from the French word 'diplomatique', which in turn is derived from the Latin word 'diplomaticus' meaning 'pertaining to documents'. The use of the term evolved over time to refer to the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way, particularly in the context of international relations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,957, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.