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Diplomatically: meaning, definitions and examples

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diplomatically

 

[ ˌdɪ.pləˈmæt.ɪ.kəl.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in international relations

With a keen sense of diplomacy; tactfully and skillfully managing delicate situations.

Synonyms

gracefully, politically, tactfully

Examples of usage

  • During the negotiations, he handled the sensitive topic diplomatically.
  • She diplomatically resolved the conflict between the two parties.
Context #2 | Adverb

in everyday conversation

In a way that avoids offending others; with tact and sensitivity.

Synonyms

courteously, politely, tactfully

Examples of usage

  • She responded diplomatically to the controversial question.
  • He always knows how to diplomatically navigate tricky conversations.

Translations

Translations of the word "diplomatically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diplomaticamente

🇮🇳 कूटनीतिक रूप से

🇩🇪 diplomatisch

🇮🇩 diplomatis

🇺🇦 дипломатично

🇵🇱 dyplomatycznie

🇯🇵 外交的に

🇫🇷 diplomatiquement

🇪🇸 diplomáticamente

🇹🇷 diplomatik olarak

🇰🇷 외교적으로

🇸🇦 دبلوماسياً

🇨🇿 diplomaticky

🇸🇰 diplomaticky

🇨🇳 外交上

🇸🇮 diplomatsko

🇮🇸 diplómatískt

🇰🇿 дипломатиялық жолмен

🇬🇪 დიპლომატიურად

🇦🇿 diplomatik yolla

🇲🇽 diplomáticamente

Etymology

The word 'diplomatically' is derived from the noun 'diplomacy', which originates from the French word 'diplomatie' and the Latin word 'diplomaticus'. The term 'diplomacy' originally referred to the art of conducting international relations, particularly in the context of negotiations and agreements between countries. Over time, 'diplomatically' has come to also encompass the idea of handling interpersonal interactions with tact and skill.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,757, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.