dovish
dovish Lexical Profile
dovish Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Advocating peace, negotiation, and conciliation in foreign policy rather than conflict or force.
"The senator was known for her dovish stance on international disputes, consistently urging diplomatic talks."
Favoring low interest rates and expansionary monetary policy to stimulate economic growth and employment rather than curbing inflation.
"Markets rallied after the central bank chair delivered a dovish speech hinting at future interest rate cuts."
Resembling or characteristic of a dove, especially in being gentle, mild, or peaceful.
"He spoke in a calm, dovish tone that immediately diffused the tension in the room."
Word Nuance & Usage
In political and economic contexts, 'dovish' is strictly contrasted with 'hawkish': a 'dove' favors diplomacy or lower interest rates, whereas a 'hawk' favors assertive action or tighter monetary policy.
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from 'dove' plus the suffix '-ish'; the political sense emerged in the mid-20th century, drawing on the ancient biblical and classical symbolism of the dove as an emblem of peace.