propitiatory

adjective

pro·​pi·​ti·​a·​to·​ry prō-ˈpi-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē 

1

: intended to propitiate : expiatory

2

: of or relating to propitiation

Synonyms

• appeasing
• conciliating
• conciliatory
• disarming
• mollifying
• pacific
• pacifying
• peacemaking
• placating
• placatory

Examples of propitiatory in a Sentence

sent his girlfriend flowers as a propitiatory gesture for a date gone sour

Word History

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1