suave, urbane, diplomatic, bland, smooth, politic mean pleasantly tactful and well-mannered. suave suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction.

politics & government If you say that someone is diplomatic, you mean that the person is able to control a difficult situation without upsetting anyone:

1. of, pertaining to, or engaged in diplomacy. 2. skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people; tactful.

Definition of diplomatic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Someone who is diplomatic is able to be careful to say or do things without offending people. She is very direct. I tend to be more diplomatic, I suppose.

Jan 14, 2026 · Adjective diplomatic (comparative more diplomatic, superlative most diplomatic) Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.

Diplomatic definition: Of, relating to, or involving diplomacy or diplomats.