diplomatically

American  

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

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.

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Other Word Forms

• nondiplomatically
  adverb
• quasi-diplomatically
  adverb
• undiplomatically
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of diplomatically

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

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Example Sentences

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diplomatically

Kim crossed via a major border bridge that only officially opened last week, 12 years after its completion, deepening economic ties between China and diplomatically isolated, nuclear-armed North Korea.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

However, since flights between the U.A.E. and Israel began after they diplomatically recognized each other in 2020, there have been incidents where Israel-bound planes have made emergency landings in the kingdom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

"I'm thrilled to be in a country where there is still so much progress to be made," she says, diplomatically.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Tripoli wanted to be viewed as independent, but the U.S. had instead lumped all these nations together ideologically and diplomatically, then decided to ignore Tripoli entirely for several years.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

Normally, such a “recommendation” had the force of law, but Spassky refused, as politely and diplomatically as possible.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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