placatingly

• Adverbe décrivant une action effectuée dans le but de calmer, apaiser ou rassurer quelqu'un qui est en colère, contrarié ou hostile. Il transmet un ton de réassurance apaisante.

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.

   de manière apaisante

   • 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.

   Synonymessoothingly

   Antonymesaggravatinglyirritatinglyprovokingly