irenic — tending to promote peace; peaceful and conciliatory in nature
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: tending to promote peace; peaceful and conciliatory in nature
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈrɛnɪk/
Korean meaning: 평화를 추구하는, 화해하려는
Korean pronunciation: 아이**레**닉
Example Sentences
- Despite being surrounded by arguing politicians, she maintained her irenic demeanor throughout the heated debate.
- His irenic personality made him the perfect mediator - even cats and dogs stopped fighting around him.
- The professor's irenic interpretation of the controversial text helped bridge different scholarly opinions.
irenic
ADJECTIVE//aɪˈrɛnɪk//
tending to promote peace; peaceful and conciliatory in nature
a kind elderly woman sits between two upset neighbors, gently placing her hands on the table with open palms. She leans forward with a calm smile, listening carefully as one neighbor speaks while gesturing toward a fence line. The tension in both neighbors' faces begins to soften as they look toward the mediator. Her peaceful presence encourages them to lower their voices and lean in closer. Other park visitors in the background notice the calming atmosphere and smile approvingly. someone tending to promote peace through conciliatory actions
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek eirēnikos, derived from Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace and harmony who mediated disputes among the gods on Mount Olympus.
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📝Examples
“Despite being surrounded by arguing politicians, she maintained her irenic demeanor throughout the heated debate.”
“His irenic personality made him the perfect mediator - even cats and dogs stopped fighting around him.”
“The professor's irenic interpretation of the controversial text helped bridge different scholarly opinions.”
“In an irenic gesture, he brought donuts to the office meeting where layoffs were being discussed.”
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