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# being diplomatic

phrase (verb phrase: be diplomatic, being diplomatic)

«being diplomatic» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism) being careful and tactful, often not saying the whole truth so as not to hurt or anger someone.

### In the lessons

All regions; everyday; used to explain why someone was polite rather than honest.

### Examples

- I was being diplomatic when I said the cake was «interesting».
- She's being diplomatic, but she hates the plan.
- Teacher: «I'm being diplomatic — your handwriting needs work.»
- Being diplomatic helps when friends argue.
- Joke: «I'm being diplomatic» = «I'm hiding my real opinion.»
- News: «The ambassador was being diplomatic when he called the talks «useful».»

### Note

Stands for «tactful», sometimes «not completely honest». From «diplomats», who work for countries abroad.