ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Placative

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pləˈkeɪtɪv/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Placative is an adjective meaning (chiefly US) That placates; pacifying.

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

Depending on context, synonyms include placatory, conciliatory, placating, conciliating, conciliative.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include conciliative, conciliatory, conciliating, placable, pacificatory, placentious.

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