Word of the Day — June 15, 2026
One Word Monday
conciliatory
/kun-SIL-ee-uh-tor-ee/adjective
Definition
aimed at easing conflict and opening the door to peace
A conciliatory gesture, statement, or tone is one meant to calm tension, soften hostility, and make agreement more possible.
In Context
“In a week when the world is listening for any hint of de-escalation, her conciliatory words felt like a small, necessary bridge over a very wide divide.”