Dictionary entryCEFR C1adverb
diplomatically
IPA pronunciation: /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
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дипломатично
English definition
In a way that is tactful and careful not to offend others.
Example
She diplomatically avoided answering the sensitive question.
Collocations
- diplomatically speaking
- respond diplomatically
- handle diplomatically
- act diplomatically
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