adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   That placates; pacifying. US

   "Penrod's answer, like the look he lifted to the impressive stranger, was meek and placative."

Adjective

1. 1
   intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

appeasingappeasingconciliatoryirenicmollifyingpacific

Example

More examples

"Penrod's answer, like the look he lifted to the impressive stranger, was meek and placative."

Etymology

From placate + -ive.

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