diplomat

- See Also:
- - dine
  - diner
  - dingy
  - dining room
  - dinner
  - diocese
  - dip
  - dip into
  - diploma
  - diplomacy
  - diplomat
  - diplomatic
  - dipped
  - dipper
  - dipsomania
  - dipsomaniac
  - dire
  - direct
  - directed
  - direction
  - directions
- Recent searches:
- View All

ⓘ One or more forum threads is an exact match of your searched term

diplomat
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2026

Sense: An accredited representative abroad

Synonyms:

ambassador, consul, minister , statesman, diplomatist, plenipotentiary, ambassadorial representative, consular representative, member of the diplomatic corps, legate, nuncio, emissary, attaché, agent , expert on international affairs, shuttle diplomat, cabinet member, chargé d'affaires, chargé, representative , politician , negotiator, delegate , special envoy

Sense: A suave or tactful person

Synonyms:

politician , strategist, tactician, statesman, negotiator, intermediary, mediator, peacemaker, conciliator, Machiavelli, Machiavellian, propagandist, bargainer, cosmopolitan, manipulator, artful dodger, apple polisher, smoothie , smooth operator (slang), smooth talker (slang)

Antonyms:

fumbler, clod, bungler, clown , boor, chump

Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.

Recent forum discussions about thesaurus entries:

Visit the English Only Forum.
Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself.

Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

Advertisements

Advertisements

Report an inappropriate ad.
WordReference.com WORD OF THE DAY GET THE DAILY EMAIL!

Become a WordReference Supporter to view the site ad-free.