Antonyms for diplomatic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : dip-luh-mat-ik

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪp ləˈmæt ɪk

Definition of diplomatic

Origin : 1711, "pertaining to documents, texts, charters," from Medieval Latin diplomaticus, from diplomat-, stem of diploma (see diploma).
Meaning "pertaining to international relations" is recorded from 1787, apparently a sense evolved in 18c. from the use of diplomaticus in Modern Latin titles of collections of international treaties, etc., in which the word referred to the "texts" but came to be felt as meaning "pertaining to international relations." In the general sense of "tactful and adroit," it dates from 1826. Related: Diplomatically.

adj politic, tactful

Example sentences :

Mr. Davis conducted the diplomatic relations with the Mamunds.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

"It was in the diplomatic school he was taught that art," said Mr. Devereux.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I simply looked as diplomatic training can teach any one to look.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

To-day at the Vatican, he keeps on a footing of diplomatic reserve.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

It was in my diplomatic capacity that I first became acquainted with him.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

The diplomatic body wore the dresses of their respective Courts.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

Or if he did, he was diplomatic enough not to jeopardize his post by babbling of it to me.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various

On the whole he had inclined towards the Diplomatic Service.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

It is not, then, a diplomatic representation; it is not an embassy.
Extract from : « Latin America and the United States » by Elihu Root

And now, in an easy, diplomatic way, he took his turn at questioning.
Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for diplomatic

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