Politic
Having or showing good judgment, tact, and prudence in dealing with others; prudent and tactful in social or political matters.
adjectivePolitic
Having or showing good judgment, tact, and prudence in dealing with others; prudent and tactful in social or political matters.
adjectiveImagine This
Picture a diplomat in a tense meeting choosing words that avoid offense, carefully steering the conversation toward compromise without revealing all plans.
Sounds Like
POL-uh-tik
Looks Like
politics
Remember This
Politic is the adjective form; it is not the same as politics (the study or practice of government). In modern usage, 'pol ic' is formal and often found in phrases like 'a politic move' or 'be politic with your words.'
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tactful, prudent, diplomatic, discreet
Note
Avoid confusing with 'politics' (noun) or with 'political' (adjective relating to government). 'Politic' implies prudence and tact, not political ideology.