Propitiative (Adjective)
Meaning
Intended to reconcile or appease; "sent flowers as a propitiatory gesture".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company made a propitiative offer to settle the lawsuit out of court.
- She brought a gift to the meeting as a propitiative gesture to smooth over their past disagreements.
- The politician's speech was seen as a propitiative attempt to win back the support of his former allies.
- The apology was a propitiative move to repair the damage to their reputation.
- The new policy was introduced as a propitiative measure to address the concerns of the community.