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diplomatically

[ dip-luh-mat-ik-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a way that relates to or makes use of diplomacy, or negotiations and other relations between nations:

    Earlier, attempts had been made to solve the dispute diplomatically through the Organization of American States.

  2. delicately or tactfully, so as not to offend:

    Even negative opinions or criticism can be framed positively and diplomatically.

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Other Words From

  • non·dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
  • qua·si-dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
  • un·dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

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