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.