🕊️conciliatory

adjective
/kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

Meaning

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

Example Sentences

She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.

Synonyms

appeasing, pacifying, soothing, placatory, calming

Antonyms

hostile, antagonistic, confrontational

Collocations

conciliatory gesture, conciliatory tone, conciliatory approach

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