diplomatic — relating 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/
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
The two countries took a diplomatic approach to solve their border dispute peacefully.
The diplomatic negotiators listened to both sides and reached an agreement. (DIPLOMAT + IC → acting like a diplomat who makes peace = diplomatic)
A diplomatic agreement created a new policy and brought harmony between the two countries.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
dia- (through) + -ploma (folded document) + -atic (relating to) = diplomatic
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The diplomatic negotiations lasted for three months before reaching a peace treaty.”
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