DIPLOMATICAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does diplomatical mean? 

• DIPLOMATICAL (adjective)
  The adjective DIPLOMATICAL has 1 sense:

1. using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people

  Familiarity information: DIPLOMATICAL used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DIPLOMATICAL (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people

Synonyms:

diplomatic; diplomatical

Context example:

the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject

Similar:

bland; politic; smooth; suave (smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication)

kid-glove; tactful (showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people)

Also:

politic (marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness)

Derivation:

diplomacy (subtly skillful handling of a situation)

diplomat (an official engaged in international negotiations)

diplomat (a person who deals tactfully with others)