The missive from Arthur was a short but complete and propitiative acknowledgment of his error and fraility.
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Propitiative
//pɹəˈpɪʃətɪv//
Synonyms for "propitiative" (19 found)
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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.
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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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