What does placative mean?
Placative means (chiefly US) That placates; pacifying..
Placative
/pləˈkeɪtɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
(chiefly US) That placates; pacifying..
Example Sentences
Penrod's answer, like the look he lifted to the impressive stranger, was meek and placative.
Temple entered the dining-room from the kitchen, her face fixed in a cringing, placative expression [...].
Synonyms for placative
Antonyms for placative
Related Words
Word Forms
- more placative
- most placative
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for placative?
Common synonyms include placatory, appeasing, conciliatory, placating.
What is the opposite of placative?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use placative in a sentence?
Penrod's answer, like the look he lifted to the impressive stranger, was meek and placative.
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