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propitiative

/prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tɪv/

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adjective

/prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tɪv/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее предназначенный для умиротворения или примирения; созданный для завоевания расположения или успокоения гнева.

An archaic adjective meaning intended to appease or conciliate; designed to win favor or calm anger.

  1. Intended to reconcile or appeaseC2formal

    Serving or intended to win or regain the favor of someone, especially through acts of goodwill or sacrifice.

    ruУмилостивительный

    • The king offered a propitiative gift to the neighboring tribe.
    • Her propitiative words calmed the angry customer.
    • They made a propitiative gesture to mend the broken alliance.

    Synonymsconciliatoryplacatorypropitiatory

    Antonymsantagonistichostileinflammatoryprovocativeresentful

Forms
  • more propitiative comparative form
  • most propitiative superlative form