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 Word Forms

• nondiplomatically adverb
• quasi-diplomatically adverb
• undiplomatically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplomatically¹

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

Example Sentences

But he adds diplomatically, that the unprecedented glare of this year hasn't gone unnoticed.

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Among the commanders expected to be at the gathering are those currently in active war zones and diplomatically sensitive areas, such as the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Even if the pact poses no immediate security threat to India, experts say it has not been good optics for Delhi diplomatically.

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"The King will know what to expect and I'm confident he will handle the president very diplomatically," royal commentator Pauline Maclaran says.

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A lot had changed since then, diplomatically speaking.

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