diplomatically
adverb /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
- in a way that is connected with managing relations between countries (= diplomacy)
- The country remained diplomatically isolated.
- 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.