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

Etymology

Origin of diplomatically

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

Example Sentences

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diplomatically

"We need to come closer diplomatically rather than talking from a distance if we want to make progress in our relationship," says Zabihullah Mujahid, the main Taliban spokesman.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 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

Xi arrived in the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Monday for his first official visit to the diplomatically isolated nation since 2019.

From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026

As if she could tell from her sister’s tone that there would be no setting her right, Callie diplomatically went on to the next page, a green horse.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen