diplomatic
adjective
dip·lo·mat·ic
ˌdi-plə-ˈma-tik 
1
a
b
: exactly reproducing the original
a diplomatic edition
2
: of, relating to, or concerned with the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations : of, relating to, or concerned with diplomacy or diplomats
diplomatic relations
3
: employing tact and conciliation especially in situations of stress
a diplomatic way to say no
Examples of diplomatic in a Sentence
Negotiators are working to restore full diplomatic relations.
a diplomatic attempt at preventing any hurt feelings
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That’s right, Maduro is severing diplomatic ties with the Republic of WhatsApp.
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Tim Padgett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2024
Spanning two 18th century mansions and one of the largest gardens in central Paris, the center is usually a cultural and diplomatic hub for the Latin American community in France.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
The call was the latest in a flurry of diplomatic activity by Western and Arab states to try to ensure Iran tempers its response.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024
And – and those other officials associated do still receive protection largely from diplomatic security and – and others.
—CBS News, 18 Aug. 2024
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Tim Padgett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2024
Spanning two 18th century mansions and one of the largest gardens in central Paris, the center is usually a cultural and diplomatic hub for the Latin American community in France.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
The call was the latest in a flurry of diplomatic activity by Western and Arab states to try to ensure Iran tempers its response.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024
And – and those other officials associated do still receive protection largely from diplomatic security and – and others.
—CBS News, 18 Aug. 2024
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diplomatic
adjective
dip·lo·mat·ic
ˌdip-lə-ˈmat-ik
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with diplomacy or diplomats
diplomatic relations
2
: tactful
found a diplomatic way to say no
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