Diplomatic
(adjective)
- Relating to diplomacy; skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people.
- Relating to the profession of diplomacy or to diplomats.
- Having or showing skill in dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way.
- Able to deal with sensitive matters or people in a tactful and effective way.
- 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:
- He had a diplomatic approach to the problem.
- The ambassador is a skilled diplomat.
- The company took a diplomatic approach to the crisis.
- She had a diplomatic way of handling the situation.
- The government's diplomatic efforts were successful.