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POLITIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
Example:
the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
diplomatic; diplomatical (using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
Example:
a shrewd and politic reply
Classified under:
Similar:
expedient (appropriate to a purpose; practical)
sagacious (skillful in statecraft or management)
Also:
diplomatic; diplomatical (using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people)
Antonym:
impolitic (not politic)
