placatingly

• Наречие, описывающее действие, выполняемое с целью успокоить, умиротворить или утихомирить кого-то, кто зол, расстроен или враждебно настроен. Оно передает тон успокаивающего заверения.

An adverb describing an action performed in a manner intended to calm, appease, or pacify someone who is angry, upset, or hostile. It conveys a tone of soothing reassurance.

1. In a soothing or appeasing mannerC1formal

   Acting or speaking in a way intended to calm someone down, reduce anger, or make peace.

   Умиротворяюще

   • She spoke placatingly to the upset child, promising a treat.
   • He raised his hands placatingly, trying to avoid an argument.
   • The manager responded placatingly to the customer's complaint.

   Synonymssoothingly

   Antonymsaggravatinglyirritatinglyprovokingly