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Adjective: diplomatic  ,di-plu'ma-tik
  1. Relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
    "diplomatic immunity"
     
  2. Using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people
    "the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic change of subject";
    - diplomatical

See also: bland, kid-glove, politic, smooth, softly-softly, suave, tactful

Antonym: undiplomatic

Encyclopedia: Diplomatic