diplomatic

Everyday

1. Diplomatic means to do with diplomats: people who work for their country in other countries and help countries talk to each other. tree →
2. Diplomatic means careful and polite, saying things in a way that does not upset people. tree →

In the lessons

In history and social studies: diplomatic talks, embassies and peace treaties. In everyday life being diplomatic is a social skill: you tell the truth kindly. Phrases: diplomatic talks, diplomatic relations, diplomatic answer, diplomatic immunity.

Examples

• The two countries held diplomatic talks about the border. tree →
• The embassy is a diplomatic building. tree →
• When Gran asked about her cake, I gave a diplomatic answer. tree →
• Be diplomatic when you tell your friend her drawing has a mistake. tree →
• The countries ended diplomatic relations after the quarrel. tree →
• Diplomats have a diplomatic passport. tree →
• When war came into the country, he had gone on a diplomatic career to foreign courts. tree →

Note

Noun: diplomacy; a person: diplomat. Adverb: diplomatically. Being diplomatic is not lying; it means choosing kind words. Opposite of the second sense: tactless, blunt.