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placative

/ˈpleɪ.kə.tɪv/

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adjective

/ˈpleɪ.kə.tɪv/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее предназначенный для умиротворения или успокоения; редко используется в современном английском языке.

An obsolete adjective meaning intended to appease or pacify; rarely used in modern English.

  1. Intended to pacifyC1formal

    Designed to calm someone down or make them less angry, often by giving in to their demands or offering concessions.

    ruУмиротворяющий

    • The manager's placative tone helped defuse the tense situation.
    • She offered a placative apology, hoping to end the argument.
    • His placative gestures were meant to show he was willing to compromise.

    Synonymsconciliatoryplacatorypropitiatorysoothing

    Antonymsaggravatingantagonisticincendiaryinflammatoryprovocative

Forms
  • more placative comparative form
  • most placative superlative form
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