Definition of diplomatic Diplomatic

/dɪˌplʌmæˈtɪk/ - [diplumatik] - dip•lo•mat•ic

We found 11 definitions of diplomatic from 4 different sources.

What does diplomatic mean?

Adjective
diplomatic - using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people; "the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject"
		diplomatical
		undiplomatic not skilled in dealing with others
		politic smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication; "he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage"; "the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error"
		politic, suave, bland, smooth smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication; "he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage"; "the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error"
diplomatic - relating to or characteristic of diplomacy; "diplomatic immunity"

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diplomatic (Noun)
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc. ; paleography.
diplomatic (Adjective)
Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
diplomatic (Adjective)
Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings , fights or arguments.
diplomatic (Adjective)
Describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus.
diplomatic (Adjective)
Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.

diplomatic (a.)
Alt. of Diplomatical
diplomatic (n.)
A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist.
diplomatic (n.)
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.