diplomatic

[dip-luh-mat-ik] / ˌdɪp ləˈmæt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

politic, tactful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conciliatory gracious polite strategic

WEAK

adept arch artful astute bland brainy cagey calculating capable clever conniving contriving courteous crafty cunning deft delicate dexterous discreet guileful intriguing opportunistic prudent savvy scheming sensitive sharp shrewd sly smooth suave subtle wily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

rude

WEAK

artless impolite tactless

Example Sentences

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Iranian strikes have targeted some U.S. diplomatic missions.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The situation could spiral beyond anyone's control. It is time to stop the fighting and get to serious diplomatic negotiations."

From Barron's

Azerbaijan announced on Friday it was withdrawing diplomatic staff from Iran, a day after drones launched from Iranian territory targeted an airport and exploded near a school in the country's Nakhichevan exclave, bordering Iran.

From Barron's

Some Western embassy staff in Riyadh meanwhile were told to shelter in place, diplomatic sources said, following an attack on the US embassy compound earlier this week.

From Barron's

The US and Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations.

From BBC

diplomatic

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