propitiatory

adjective

pro·​pi·​ti·​a·​to·​ry prō-ˈpi-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē 

1

: intended to propitiate : expiatory

2

: of or relating to propitiation

Synonyms

• conciliatory
• placatory
• benevolent
• soothing
• appeasing
• kind
• comforting
• peaceful
• pacific

Examples of propitiatory in a Sentence

sent his girlfriend flowers as a propitiatory gesture for a date gone sour

Word History

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for propitiatory

• adjudicatory
• anticipatory
• articulatory
• classificatory
• conciliatory
• congratulatory
• discriminatory
• ejaculatory
• emancipatory
• hallucinatory
• interlaboratory
• interrogatory