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diplomaticrelating to diplomacy or the work of diplomats in managing international relations

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to diplomacy or the work of diplomats in managing international relations

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

Korean meaning: 외교의, 외교에 관련된

Korean pronunciation: 디플러**매**틱

Example Sentences

  • When his wife asked if her new haircut looked good, he gave a very diplomatic answer: 'It's definitely... different!'
  • The company's diplomatic approach to the merger helped both sides reach an agreement.
  • She diplomatically avoided mentioning that her boss had spinach in his teeth during the entire presentation.

diplomatic

ADJECTIVE

//ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk//

relating to diplomacy or the work of diplomats in managing international relations

diplomatic concept
💡 Concept

A diplomatic negotiator extends a respectful hand across the conference table

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diplomatic rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Diplomatic wisdom flows automatic through measured words — even when the world grows erratic, pragmatic voices build the peace

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootdiplomat
Suffix--ic

Origin

From French 'diplomatique', derived from Greek 'diploma' meaning a folded document or official paper, combined with the suffix '-atic' meaning 'relating to'. The term originally referred to the study of ancient documents and later evolved to mean the conduct of international relations.

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🎵Rhyme

maticdramaticautomaticsystematic
matic
dramatic
automatic
systematic

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When his wife asked if her new haircut looked good, he gave a very diplomatic answer: 'It's definitely... different!'

The company's diplomatic approach to the merger helped both sides reach an agreement.

😄 Fun example

She diplomatically avoided mentioning that her boss had spinach in his teeth during the entire presentation.

The diplomatic negotiations lasted for three months before reaching a peace treaty.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

tactfulpoliticdiscreetprudentstrategic

Antonyms

blunttactlessindiscreet

Related

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