Propitiative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈpɪʃətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Propitiative is an adjective meaning Serving to, or intended to, propitiate; propitiatory, reconciliatory.
Meaning
Serving to, or intended to, propitiate; propitiatory, reconciliatory.
Example Sentences
The missive from Arthur was a short but complete and propitiative acknowledgment of his error and fraility.
The old commodore's eyes flashed to retort, but the senator forced a propitiative smile, adding: "However, let that pass just now, here's something else."
A friendly word will bring him to my hand; but his behavior is never effusive, as it would be if he had found his rightful owner, but mildly propitiative and with a touch of sadness.
Synonyms for propitiative
Depending on context, synonyms include conciliatory, conciliating, propitiatory, conciliative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include propitiatory, conciliative, conciliatory, conciliating, propitiable, towardly.
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