Propitiatory

Quick meaning: Propitiatory is an adjective meaning Intended to propitiate, reconcile, expiate or appease; conciliatory.

Meaning

Intended to propitiate, reconcile, expiate or appease; conciliatory.

Example Sentences

"I beg your pardon, Sir," said Mr. Carker, riding up, with his most propitiatory smile. "I hope you are not hurt?”

Hecatombs were early substituted for single victims; and, to render the worship still more propitiatory, these were soon exchanged for human sacrifices.

“Come, come, Olga,” urged the man, in propitiatory tones; “I but ask a half dozen words with you. I shall not harm you, nor shall I enter your cabin; but I cannot shout my message through the door.”

So that no words can be more propitiatory; and it is to be observed, that, while they are spoken, the Minister is holding the consecrated elements in his hand, tendering them at the same time to God, and to the communicants.

Synonyms for propitiatory

Depending on context, synonyms include propitiary, conciliatory, conciliating, expiatory, propitiative, conciliative.

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