Synonyms for Politic (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (skillful in statecraft or management):
sagacious
WordNet sense 2 (appropriate to a purpose; practical):
expedient
WordNet sense 3 (smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication):
bland, smooth, suave
WordNet sense 4 (skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people):
diplomatic, diplomatical
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