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Politic

Of or pertaining to polity, or civil government; political; as, the body politic. See under Body.

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Similar meaning 8

Diplomatic 84% connected

Alt. of Diplomatical

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Diplomatic 84% connected

Alt. of Diplomatical

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Diplomatical 84% connected

Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body.

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Diplomatical 84% connected

Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body.

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Expedient 84% connected

Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desi…

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Expedient 84% connected

Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desi…

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Sagacious 84% connected

Of quick sense perceptions; keen-scented; skilled in following a trail.

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Sagacious 84% connected

Of quick sense perceptions; keen-scented; skilled in following a trail.

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Blandness 74% connected

The state or quality of being bland.

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Blandness 74% connected

The state or quality of being bland.

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Suavity 74% connected

Sweetness to the taste.

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Suavity 74% connected

Sweetness to the taste.

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See also 8

Diplomatical 66% connected

Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body.

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Diplomatical 66% connected

Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body.

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Expedient 66% connected

Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desi…

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Expedient 66% connected

Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desi…

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Wise 66% connected

Having knowledge; knowing; enlightened; of extensive information; erudite; learned.

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Wise 66% connected

Having knowledge; knowing; enlightened; of extensive information; erudite; learned.

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Synonym 3

Bland 92% connected

Mild; soft; gentle; smooth and soothing in manner; suave; as, a bland temper; bland persuasion; a bland sycophant.

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Smooth 92% connected

Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points can be perceived by the touch; not rough; as, smooth glass; smooth porcelain.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Suave 92% connected

Sweet; pleasant; delightful; gracious or agreeable in manner; bland.

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Antonym 2

Impolitic 94% connected

Not politic; contrary to, or wanting in, policy; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; inexpedient; as, an impolitic ruler, law, or measure.

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Impolitic 94% connected

Not politic; contrary to, or wanting in, policy; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; inexpedient; as, an impolitic ruler, law, or measure.

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