Meaning & use
Placatingly
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In a manner intended to soothe someone's anger or calm a tense situation.
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'Let's just talk about this,' he said placatingly, raising his hands.
She smiled placatingly at the furious customer before offering a refund.
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Formed from 'placate' (from Latin placare, 'to calm'), the adverb typically describes tone of voice or gesture meant to defuse conflict.
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soothinglyappeasinglyconciliatorily
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