Placatively

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a manner that placates or pacifies.

    ""All right," she said, placatively. "I didn't mean to bother you, dear.""

Synonyms

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calminglycalmingly

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""All right," she said, placatively. "I didn't mean to bother you, dear.""

Etymology

From placative + -ly.

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