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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