Meaning & use
propitiatory
Intended to please or calm someone, especially to avoid their anger or gain their favor.
See it in a sentence
He offered a propitiatory gift to his boss after arriving late to the meeting.
The ancient ritual included a propitiatory sacrifice meant to appease the gods.
A note on using this word
Propitiatory is a formal, somewhat literary word most often paired with gestures, offerings, or sacrifices.
Words with a similar meaning
appeasingconciliatory
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Words with an opposite meaning
provocative
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