diplomatically

[ dip-luh-mat-ik-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that relates to or makes use of diplomacy, or negotiations and other relations between nations:

   Earlier, attempts had been made to solve the dispute diplomatically through the Organization of American States.

2. delicately or tactfully, so as not to offend:

   Even negative opinions or criticism can be framed positively and diplomatically.

Other Words From

• non·dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
• qua·si-dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
• un·dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplomatically¹

diplomatic ( def ) + -ally ( def )

Example Sentences

But arguably the more pertinent charge, diplomatically at least, is the allegation that the Labour Party as an institution is formally coming to the aid of the Democrats.

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When that has failed the White House has then firmly backed its Israeli ally’s decisions while moving to shield it diplomatically and militarily.

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"The work that we do diplomatically with the leadership of Israel is an ongoing pursuit around making clear our principles," Harris said.

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“There was a mutual recognition that a change was needed,” is how it was, rather diplomatically, put to me.

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Paris and Washington will be hoping that Déby sees Moscow as a diplomatically useful add-on, and not an alternative to the West.

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