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

Diplomatically isolated and under biting sanctions over its nuclear and weapons programmes, North Korea has an ageing manufacturing base which analysts doubt has the ability to make high-quality consumer technology.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Diplomatically, it has lodged complaints with the United Nations and postponed a trilateral summit with Japan and South Korea.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Diplomatically, Victor said, the goal still retains "massive support."

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2022

Diplomatically, Iraq has so far been treading carefully.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2017

Diplomatically, this may be true, though it is hard to see why.

From Americans and Others by Repplier, Agnes