propitiative
English
Etymology
propitiate + -ive
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pɹəˈpɪʃətɪv/
- Rhymes: -ɪʃətɪv
Adjective
propitiative (comparative more propitiative, superlative most propitiative)
- Serving to, or intended to, propitiate; propitiatory, reconciliatory
- 1902, George Washington Cable, Bylow Hill:
- The missive from Arthur was a short but complete and propitiative acknowledgment of his error and fraility.
- 1908, Nathaniel Southgate Shaler, Domesticated Animals:
- A friendly word will bring him to my hand; but his behavior is never effusive, as it would be if he had found his rightful owner, but mildly propitiative and with a touch of sadness.
- 1914, George W. Cable, Gideon's Band:
- The old commodore's eyes flashed to retort, but the senator forced a propitiative smile, adding: "However, let that pass just now, here's something else."
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