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politic

/'pɑlɪtɪk/

Synonyms of politic Antonyms of politic Examples of politic Usage of politic Parts of politic Definition that contains politic Words sounding like politic Explanation of politic

adjective
smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
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"he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage"

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bland smooth suave diplomatic diplomatical
adjective
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
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"it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people's quarrels" "a politic decision" "a politic manager" "a politic old scoundrel" "a shrewd and politic reply"

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expedient sagacious

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impolitic

Examples of politic

"he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage"
"it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people's quarrels"
"a politic decision"
"a politic manager"
"a politic old scoundrel"
"a shrewd and politic reply"