irenic

i·ren·ic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahy-ren-ik, ahy-ree-nik]
- /aɪˈrɛn ɪk, aɪˈri nɪk/
- /ˈaɪənɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-ren-ik, ahy-ree-nik]
- /aɪˈrɛn ɪk, aɪˈri nɪk/

Definitions of irenic word

adjective irenic tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory. 1
noun irenic Aiming or aimed at peace. 1
adjective irenic tending to conciliate or promote peace 0
adjective irenic promoting peace; peaceful; pacific 0

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Origin of irenic

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < Greek eirēnikós, equivalent to eirḗn(ē) peace + -ikos -ic

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Parts of speech for Irenic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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irenic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for irenic

adj irenic

amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
amicable — When people have an amicable relationship, they are pleasant to each other and solve their problems without quarrelling.
calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
complacent — A complacent person is very pleased with themselves or feels that they do not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation may be uncertain or dangerous.
conciliatory — When you are conciliatory in your actions or behaviour, you show that you are willing to end a disagreement with someone.

adjective irenic

neighbourly — (British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.

All 21 Synonyms of irenic