diplomatically

Definitions

In a manner that shows skill in dealing with people without causing offense.

In a way that relates to the conduct of international relations between nations.

Examples

She handled the sensitive situation diplomatically to avoid offending any of the stakeholders.

The manager diplomatically addressed the team's concerns without making any firm promises.

Synonyms

tactfully politely discreetly judiciously sensitively cautiously thoughtfully

Antonyms

tactlessly rudely bluntly offensively indiscreetly insensitively abrasively