placatory

adjective

Definition of placatorynext
as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility a placatory effort to improve relations with the townspeople, who were upset about the wild campus parties

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  1. conciliatory
  2. soothing
  3. benevolent
  4. kind
Adjective
  • In his victory speech, Orsi struck a conciliatory tone.
    NAYARA BATSCHKE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
  • After all, the Academy Awards have a long history of reflecting or commenting on the nation’s political zeitgeist, sometimes defiant, other times conciliatory.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of conciliatory
Adjective
  • Through a blend of aloe vera, cucumber extract, and soy proteins, this wash aims to remove dirt and makeup, while soothing redness, hydrating skin, and boosting elasticity.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • It’s bundled with essential oil sets that offer soothing scents like lavender, jasmine, and citrus—ideal for stress relief, promoting better sleep, or enhancing a cozy atmosphere.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • Ensure that organizational leadership has a deep understanding of sexism—both hostile and benevolent—and genderwashing.
    Susan Madsen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Online course listings enable faculty, students, and administrators to see which classes fill up the fastest and, by implication, which professors are perceived as benevolent and easygoing.
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2024
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • Earlier this month the singer was spotted cheering on her beau with her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, and was praised for her kind interaction with fans.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • During this stressful season, Melissa asks people to be kind.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of kind
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“Placatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placatory. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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