Diplomatic

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪpləˈmætɪk/

Definitions of diplomatic

adjective relating to diplomacy or the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries

Example Sentences

A1 She was very diplomatic when discussing the sensitive topic.

A2 The diplomat used his diplomatic skills to negotiate a peaceful resolution.

B1 The ambassador's diplomatic approach helped ease tensions between the two countries.

B2 The president's diplomatic efforts resulted in a successful trade agreement.

C1 His diplomatic immunity allowed him to avoid prosecution in the foreign country.

C2 The secretary of state's diplomatic expertise was crucial in securing the international treaty.

Examples of diplomatic in a Sentence

formal The diplomat used diplomatic language to navigate the sensitive negotiations.

informal She always knows how to handle tricky situations with a diplomatic approach.

slang He's got a way of being super chill and diplomatic at the same time.

figurative Finding a diplomatic solution to the problem felt like walking on eggshells.

Grammatical Forms of diplomatic

past tense

diplomatized

plural

diplomatics

comparative

more diplomatic

superlative

most diplomatic

present tense

diplomatises

future tense

will diplomatically

perfect tense

has diplomatised

continuous tense

is diplomatising

singular

diplomatic

positive degree

diplomatic

infinitive

to diplomatically

gerund

diplomatising

participle

diplomatised

Origin and Evolution of diplomatic

First Known Use: 1766 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'diplomatic' originated from the Latin word 'diplomaticus' which referred to documents issued by a diplomat.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'diplomatic' evolved to not only refer to documents or actions by diplomats, but also to describe the skillful handling of delicate situations and relationships.