
Irenic
[aye-REN-ik]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Greek, mid 19th century
1.
Aiming or aimed at peace.
Examples of Irenic in a sentence
"I try to read irenic poetry for bed, because it helps me sleep better."
"The yoga retreat aimed to put us all in a more irenic frame of mind."
About Irenic
Irenic originated from the Greek word "eirēnē," which means "peace." If you use this word, you are describing something truly serene.
Did you Know?
If you are trying to make your home environment more irenic, look into feng shui. This ancient Chinese practice aims at improving energy flow through small changes — such as making sure the path to your front door is always clear.
