propitiatory

An adjective describing something intended to appease, pacify, or win the favor of someone, especially a deity or superior.

ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, предназначенное для умиротворения, успокоения или завоевания расположения кого-либо, особенно божества или вышестоящего лица.esAdjetivo que describe algo destinado a apaciguar, calmar o ganarse el favor de alguien, especialmente de una deidad o de una persona superior.frAdjectif décrivant quelque chose destiné à apaiser, calmer ou gagner la faveur de quelqu'un, en particulier d'une divinité ou d'une autorité supérieure.deAdjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das dazu dient, jemanden zu besänftigen, zu versöhnen oder günstig zu stimmen, insbesondere eine Gottheit oder eine höhergestellte Person; oft im Sinne eines Sühn- oder Versöhnungsopfers.ptAdjetivo que descreve algo destinado a aplacar, acalmar ou conquistar o favor de alguém, especialmente uma divindade ou uma pessoa em posição superior.zh形容词，指旨在安抚、平息或博取某人（尤其是神灵或上级）好感的。arصفة تصف شيئًا يهدف إلى استرضاء أو تهدئة أو كسب رضا شخص ما، ولا سيما إله أو شخص ذو سلطة عليا، أو ما يُقدَّم للتكفير عن الذنب واسترضاء الغضب.

1. Atoning or Expiation C2 formal

   Having the power to atone for something, or offered as a way to make amends for a wrong or offense.

   • The ancient ritual was considered a propitiatory sacrifice to the gods.
   • He offered a propitiatory gift to his offended colleague.
   • The ceremony included a propitiatory prayer for forgiveness.

   ruИскупительныйesPropiciatorio (expiatorio)frPropitiatoire (expiatoire)deSühnendptExpiatóriozh赎罪的arتكفيري

   Синонимы: atonementconciliatoryexpiatoryplacatorysatisfying

   Антонимы: aggravatingoffensiveprovocativerevengefulvindictive

2. Reconciling or Appeasing C2 formal

   Intended to reconcile or appease someone, especially to calm anger or regain favor.

   • Her propitiatory words helped to soothe the tense situation.
   • The diplomat made a propitiatory gesture to avoid conflict.
   • His propitiatory tone was meant to win back her trust.

   ruУмиротворяющийesPropiciatorio o aplacadorfrPropitiatoire (réconciliateur, apaisant)deVersöhnendptPropiciatóriozh安抚的arمُسْتَعْطِف

   Синонимы: conciliatoryplacatory

   Антонимы: antagonisticinflammatoryprovocative

• more propitiatory comparative form
• most propitiatory superlative form