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DIPLOMATICALLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does diplomatically mean?
• DIPLOMATICALLY (adverb)
The adverb DIPLOMATICALLY has 1 sense:
1. with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
Familiarity information: DIPLOMATICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
Context example:
he answered very diplomatically
Antonym:
undiplomatically (without diplomacy; in an undiplomatic manner)
Pertainym:
diplomatic (using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people)
Context examples
“That he’s going home some day to see his mother,” I answered diplomatically.
(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)
"I beg pardon, I thought..." and there she paused diplomatically.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
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