Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
Diplomatic means relating to diplomacy and diplomats.
...before the two countries resume full ~ relations...
Efforts are being made to avert war and find a ~ solution...
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ally
...a growing sense of doubt that the conflict can be resolved ~ally...
ADV: ADV with v, ADV adj
2.
Someone who is ~ is able to be careful to say or do things without offending people.
She is very direct. I tend to be more ~, I suppose.
ADJ
~ally
‘Their sound is very interesting,’ he says, ~ally.
ADV: ADV with v