diplomatic
adjectiveUK /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
US /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
Being careful and kind when you talk to people so nobody gets upset.
She was very diplomatic when she told her friend the cake was a little too sweet.
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2. Having to do with the work of people who represent their country in other countries.
The two nations signed a diplomatic agreement to share the river.
3. Skilled at handling difficult situations without causing trouble.
His diplomatic answer calmed everyone down during the meeting.
4. Given as an official document by a government, such as a diplomatic passport.
She traveled with a diplomatic passport because she works at the embassy.