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

In a post on X, former cabinet minister Rory Stewart praised Martin for speaking "fluently and diplomatically - while also standing up for values, peace and European allies".

From BBC

“But,” Horry added, diplomatically, “scoring 83 points is still hard regardless if you cheat the game or not.”

From Los Angeles Times

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