CONCILIATORY Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

conciliatory

adjective

kən-ˈsil-yə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of conciliatory

as in placatory

tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility eased the tension with conciliatory remarks

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Recent Examples of conciliatory Trump himself seemed to strike a more conciliatory tone when returning from the summit. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 July 2026 Trump reverses on housing bill Republican senators were eager for a conciliatory meeting with the president after escalating tensions in recent weeks. — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 Republican senators were eager for a conciliatory meeting with the president after escalating tensions in recent weeks. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 This might suggest that Longo would be inclined to adopt a conciliatory, soft-touch approach, but that has very much not been the case. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for conciliatory

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Supporters of the legislation will argue that their intentions were benevolent and kind.

— Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
This is applicable in equal measures to leaders ordinarily deemed benevolent, and those considered destructive.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

Aloe and Centella asiatica lend soothing benefits, antioxidant-rich green tea defends against environmental stressors, and ceramides support the skin barrier.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Named after the city in Yemen, Singh said the coffee shop will provide a soothing atmosphere, open for everyone, including college students looking for a place to study and friends to gather.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

Brits and Portuguese make up the relaxed crowd, and the general vibe is peaceful and quiet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
The peaceful demonstration turned violent when the fishermen attacked the floating protesters with poles and spinning propellers, the foundation reported.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

So his church—which has raised many millions of dollars for good causes, and operates a local food pantry and food truck—decided to distribute lawn signs simply encouraging people to be kind.

— Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Engler said even in her early days of stardom, Parton was always kind and pleasant.

— Jessica Guay, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

Booze, black pepper, and leather accords give the note a sultry, noir bend, while white musks and soft florals transform vanilla into something comforting and cocooning.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
An improbable preparation that somehow manages to be immediately familiar and comforting, this cheeseburger fried rice is a little peek into all the fun going down at Agnes and Sherman in Houston, one of our Best New Restaurants of 2026.

— Nick Wong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforting

Adjective

National Aquarium cams The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, operates a series of cameras of marine animals, including reef sharks, jellyfish and fish in a Pacific coral reef.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
These conditions tend to suppress Atlantic hurricane development, whereas the eastern and central Pacific hurricane seasons are typically more active during strong El Niño events.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026

Definition of pacific

Adjective

This strange girl who wanders around alone in the middle of nowhere and then enters a house that belongs to gentle bears.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
Most down-alternative inserts can go in the machine on a cold, gentle cycle, while down inserts vary by brand—some are machine washable, others recommend dry cleaning or spot cleaning only.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of gentle

Adjective

From humorous and whimsical to elegant and calming, the choice is yours.

— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
The best way to make sure your words have a calming effect is to bend down to your child’s eye level, hold their hands in yours, and take a few deep breaths.

— Francesca Castagnoli, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of calming

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