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Definition of diplomatically adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

diplomatically

adverb
 
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
 
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
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  1. in a way that is connected with managing relations between countries (= diplomacy)
    • The country remained diplomatically isolated.
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  2. in a way that shows skill in dealing with people in difficult situations synonym tactfully
    • ‘Why don't we take a break for coffee?’ she suggested diplomatically.
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