1 connected with managing relations between countries (= DIPLOMACY):
a diplomatic crisis * Attempts are being made to settle the dispute by diplomatic means. * to break off / establish / restore diplomatic relations with a country
2 having or showing skill in dealing with people in difficult situations:
a diplomatic answer / move / smile * You could try being a little more diplomatic this time.
diplomatically adverb:
The country remained diplomatically isolated. * 'Why don't we take a break for coffee?' she suggested diplomatically.
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