Diplomatic (adjective)

  1. Relating to diplomacy; skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people.
  2. Relating to the profession of diplomacy or to diplomats.
  3. Having or showing skill in dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way.
  4. Able to deal with sensitive matters or people in a tactful and effective way.
  5. Relating to the practice of diplomacy, especially in the conduct of relations between nations.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french diplomatique or late latin diplomaticus, from greek diplōmatikos, from diplōma "document, diploma".

Examples:

  1. He had a diplomatic approach to the problem.
  2. The ambassador is a skilled diplomat.
  3. The company took a diplomatic approach to the crisis.
  4. She had a diplomatic way of handling the situation.
  5. The government's diplomatic efforts were successful.
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