propitiatory

adjective

prō-ˈpi-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce propitiatory (audio)
Definition of propitiatorynext
as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility sent his girlfriend flowers as a propitiatory gesture for a date gone sour

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  1. conciliatory
  2. benevolent
  3. soothing
  4. kind
  5. peaceful
  6. pacific
Adjective
  • Part of your role as a peacemaker is acknowledging the opportunities, highlighting when someone says something conciliatory, or shows kindness in conflict.
    Anna Shields, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • What has gone unremarked is that his tone toward Mexico at times is far more conciliatory today.
    Alex González Ormerod, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of conciliatory
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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of soothing
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
  • Others shared similar heartwarming stories of kind ways their postal workers went out of their way to cleverly deliver presents in boxes that could’ve ruined holiday surprises.
    Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • On December 21, a peaceful Saturday afternoon, which included both NFL and college football games, the Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Iraq, North Korea, and Iran, all signatories of the 1970 nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, concealed their nuclear weapons ambitions behind a 'peaceful' nuclear program.
    Thomas Bass Author, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Choose between two rich colors: pacific blue or yarrow gold.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2024
Definition of pacific
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