irenic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite conducive to peace
    • irenic without being namby-pamby
    • an irenic attitude toward former antagonists

WordNet


I*ren"ic, I*ren"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Irenic
  • Irenical
)
Etymology
Gr. .
Definitions
  1. Fitted or designed to promote peace; pacific; conciliatory; peaceful. Bp. Hall.

Webster 1913