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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Trump stressed that his diplomatic efforts were good for Israel regarding the Middle East, highlighting the broader benefits of his relationships with Middle Eastern countries.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
This week’s trip to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E. is as much a personal business trip for Trump and his family businesses as a diplomatic trip.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
Trump lifts sanctions on Syria U.S. President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia for the first diplomatic trip of his second term.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 May 2025
For the reception at London’s 180 Strand, the royal wore an olive green suit by Victoria Beckham—another example of her penchant for diplomatic dressing, given the color’s associations with the environment.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 May 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
This week’s trip to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E. is as much a personal business trip for Trump and his family businesses as a diplomatic trip.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
Trump lifts sanctions on Syria U.S. President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia for the first diplomatic trip of his second term.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 May 2025
For the reception at London’s 180 Strand, the royal wore an olive green suit by Victoria Beckham—another example of her penchant for diplomatic dressing, given the color’s associations with the environment.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 May 2025
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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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