What does propitiative mean?
Propitiative means Serving to, or intended to, propitiate; propitiatory, reconciliatory.
Propitiative
/pɹəˈpɪʃətɪv/ · adjective
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.
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.
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."
Synonyms for propitiative
Antonyms for propitiative
Related Words
Word Forms
- more propitiative
- most propitiative
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for propitiative?
Common synonyms include conciliatory, conciliating, propitiatory, conciliative.
What is the opposite of propitiative?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use propitiative in a sentence?
The missive from Arthur was a short but complete and propitiative acknowledgment of his error and fraility.
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