politic

Definition

  • adjective: showing good judgment especially in dealing with other people
  • adjective: characterized by shrewdness in managing, contriving, or dealing
  • synonyms: daedalian, machiavellian, machiavellic

Examples

  • The article examines the language politicians use to appeal to 'the body politic'.

  • It would not be 'politic' to ignore them.

  • a 'politic' [='tactful'] answer/decision

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Never mind. Would you like me to stay behind and help you? That is a generous offer, Nicole... ...but I am quite sensitive to office gender politics. And in today's world, the slightest gesture... ...can be misinterpreted as harassment. And it is late, and I would prefer (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther
  • (..) Chief Inspector Dreyfus' picture. So the chief inspector had a larger one made. You'll find that Paris can be a very political place. Yes, politics. Where greed wears the mask of morality. That's good. Did you say that? Yes, I did. - Could you help me down? - Oh, yes, of course. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther