Dovish
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Favouring peaceful or diplomatic solutions rather than military conflict.
“The minister's dovish stance on the border dispute earned praise from peace campaigners.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
dov·ish
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Synonyms
pacifistconciliatorypeace-loving
Antonyms
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Wordle
Contains an uncommon V and ends in SH, the two vowels O and I appear in the middle positions.
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, V scores 4 and the SH ending is useful for placing on certain board squares.
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