English Synonym Finder

dovish

Definitions

Favoring peaceful or diplomatic policies, especially in international affairs, rather than military action.

Relating to or characteristic of a dove in political or foreign-policy views.

Examples

The senator took a dovish stance on foreign policy.

Investors reacted positively to the central bank's dovish signals.

Synonyms

pacific conciliatory nonaggressive

Antonyms

hawkish militant belligerent