ETYM Cf. diplomatique.
1. Able to take a broad view of negotiations between states; SYN. wise.
2. Relating to or characteristic of diplomacy.
3. Skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people; SYN. diplomatical.
ETYM Latin politicus political, Greek, belonging to the citizens or to the state, from polis city: cf. French politique. Related to Police, ePolitical.
1. Marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness.
2. Smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication.
3. Wise, prudent, expedient; artful, devious; shrewd.
In a diplomatic manner; SYN. with diplomacy.