diplomatical adj 1: using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people; "the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject" [syn: {diplomatic}, {diplomatical}] [ant: {undiplomatic}]
Diplomatic \Dip`lo*mat"ic\, Diplomatical \Dip`lo*mat"ic*al\, a. [Cf. diplomatique.] 1. Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body. [1913 Webster] 2. Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management. [1913 Webster] 3. Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic. --Astle. [1913 Webster]