diplomatically

American

[dip-luh-mat-ik-lee] / ˌdɪp ləˈmæt ɪk li /

adverb

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.
delicately or tactfully, so as not to offend.

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

Other Word Forms

nondiplomatically adverb
quasi-diplomatically adverb
undiplomatically adverb

Etymology

Origin of diplomatically

diplomatic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Pascal Confavreux, a ministry spokesman, phrased it more diplomatically: “We use irony and humor to deliver a punch and create deterrence by exposing the absurdity of the claims made by those who attack us.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that he believed there was still a chance the dispute could be resolved diplomatically "based on a win-win game".

From BBC

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he believed there was still a chance that the dispute could be solved diplomatically "based on a win-win game".

From BBC

"I think that there's an opportunity here to diplomatically reach an agreement ... but I don't want to overstate it either," Rubio said during a visit to Hungary on Monday.

From BBC

Doncic, confirming he is likely to play after a minor injury, diplomatically predicted, "it's going to be better than in recent years."

From Barron's

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