adj

diplomatic

dihp-luh-MA-tihk

adj

Relating to relations between governments and their representatives.

"The two countries restored diplomatic relations after years of tension."

Tactful and careful not to cause offense.

"She gave a diplomatic answer instead of criticizing her boss directly."

How to Use Diplomatic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither about official relations between countries, or describing someone tactful who avoids causing offense.

Common pairings

diplomatic relations diplomatic immunity a diplomatic response

more diplomatic comparative, most diplomatic superlative

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The two countries restored _____ relations after years of tension.

From French diplomatique, ultimately from the same root as "diplomat."

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