irenic
Tending toward reconciliation
Irenic means promoting peace or reconciliation, especially in religious or theological contexts.
An irenic approach seeks common ground rather than emphasizing differences: The ecumenical council adopted an irenic tone toward other denominations.
The word is formal and uncommon, appearing mostly in academic or ecclesiastical writing.
Soft and kind
- mildModerate in intensity
- peaceableAverse to strife
- amiableGood-natured and likable
- conciliatoryMeant to placate
nonviolent · pacific · dovish · nonaggressive · pacifistic · forbearing · accommodating · temperate
Restoration of friendly relations
- peacemakingResolving conflicts through negotiation
- rapprochementReestablishment of harmonious relations
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
olive-branch · détente · appeasement · accord · truce · arbitration · peacebuilding · bridge-building
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- statesmanshipSkillful government leadership
envoy · ambassador · mediation · accord · pact · protocol · international-relations · delegation
gentle
Soft and kind
conciliatory · nonviolent · pacific · dovish · nonaggressive · pacifistic · forbearing · accommodating · temperate · amicable
reconciliation
Restoration of friendly relations
- peacemakingResolving conflicts through negotiation
- rapprochementReestablishment of harmonious relations
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
conciliation · olive-branch · détente · appeasement · accord · truce · arbitration · peacebuilding · bridge-building · fence-mending
negotiation
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
statesmanship · envoy · ambassador · mediation · accord · pact · protocol · international-relations · delegation · consulate
serene
Untroubled and composed
peaceful · soothing · restful · quietude · repose · halcyon · undisturbed · untroubled · composed · equanimous
irenicbellicose
Inclined toward aggression
belligerent · warlike · aggressive · hostile · combative
irenicpolemical
Strongly attacking opposing views
polemic · divisive · contentious · acrimonious · adversarial
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