diplomatic

Speech parts

1. diplomatic - Noun

2. diplomatic - Adjective

Meaning

Alt. of Diplomatical

A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist.

The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

politic civil sensitive careful polite prudent discreet courteous considerate well-mannered circumspect tactful diplomatical pacific consul
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Antonyms

undiplomatic frank bluff daft direct simple
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Phrases with the word

diplomatic code diplomatic language diplomatic body be diplomatic diplomatic representative diplomatic representation

Examples

A diplomatic peace is not yet the real peace. It is an essential step in the peace process leading towards a real peace. Yitzhak Rabin

Negotiation in the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties more anxious to agree than to disagree. Dean Acheson

However, even during the preparations for action, we laid our plans in such a manner that should there be progress through diplomatic negotiation, we would be well prepared to cancel operations at the latest moment that communication technology would have permitted. Hideki Tōjō

The historic role of the Conservative Party is to use the leverage of its political and diplomatic skills to create a fresh balance between the different elements within the state at those times when, for one reason or another, their imbalance threatens to disrupt the orderly development of society. Edward Heath

My father was a diplomatic officer. As a diplomat's daughter, you have to learn to present yourself very early on. Kathleen Turner

The theoretical postulate of all diplomatic discussion between nations is the assumed willingness of every nation to do justice. Elihu Root

Close letter words and terms

diplomate diplomatese diplomatial diplomatic action diplomatic activities diplomatic bag