Diplomatically Meaning in English

word

US

ˌdɪpɫəˈmætɪkɫi

dip-luh-MAT-ik-lee

UK

dˌɪpləmˈætɪkli

dip-luh-MAT-ik-lee

Definition

In a way that is polite, careful, and avoids offending people, especially in sensitive situations or negotiations.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used to describe speech or actions meant to smooth over conflict or manage delicate relationships. Formal register; commonly paired with verbs like 'handle', 'respond', or 'deal'. Not literal (does not require being a diplomat).

• Spanish: diplomáticamente
• Portuguese (BR): diplomaticamente
• Portuguese (PT): diplomaticamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 以外交手腕地 - 巧妙地
• Chinese (Traditional): 以外交手腕地 - 巧妙地
• Hindi: सौहार्दपूर्वक - राजनयिक तरीके से
• Arabic: بدبلوماسية - بطريقة دبلوماسية
• Bengali: কূটনৈতিকভাবে - কৌশলে
• Russian: дипломатично
• Japanese: 外交的に
• Vietnamese: một cách ngoại giao - khéo léo
• Korean: 외교적으로
• Turkish: diplomatik bir şekilde
• Urdu: سفارتی انداز میں
• Indonesian: secara diplomatis

Example Sentences

He answered the reporter diplomatically.

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Please handle the situation diplomatically.

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She tried to refuse diplomatically.

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He diplomatically changed the subject when things got awkward.

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You have to speak diplomatically if you want everyone to agree.

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Instead of getting upset, she responded diplomatically and found a solution.

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