English Dictionary
Definition of “conciliatory”
conciliatory (kənˈsɪljətərɪ
;-trɪ) or conciliative (kənˈsɪljətɪv)
Definitions
adjective
- intended to placate or reconcile
Alternative Forms
conˈciliatorily adverb conˈciliatoriness noun
Synonyms
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pacifying,
pacific,
disarming,
appeasing,
mollifying,
peaceable,
placatory,
propitiatory,
soothing,
irenic,
propitiative,
Usage examples
In a conciliatory move, I pushed in the car lighter for him.
Pickard, Nancy, No Body (1987)Thorny issues, at best, reveal conciliatory tones; at worst, no comments.
Business Today (1998)Chen took a more confrontational stance with rival China, while Lien stuck to a more conciliatory line.
canada.com (2004)They try reason and conciliatory diplomacy, bolstered with vague threats of force.
Independent (1999)This seemed to be a conciliatory gesture holding an implicit promise of change.
Hiro, Dilip, Between Marx and Muhammed (1994)
