PLACATIVE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

placative

adjective

Definition of placative

as in conciliatory

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Adjective

At least the nutritionist coaching me on my diet is conciliatory.

— Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
During the Black Hat keynote, Sean Cairncross, the US national cyber director, took a very hands-off, conciliatory tone regarding AI, security, and privacy regulation.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of conciliatory

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

These behaviors make having a productive discussion or peaceable relationship untenable.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
With no discernable reason beyond intimidation, Hasner approved this staggering waste of taxpayer funds, stifling the First Amendment right of peaceable assembly.

— Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of peaceable

Adjective

Others were less sympathetic, balking at Crespi’s counter-offer and stating that Crespi’s employment must be discussed publicly because the DDA is a public agency beholden to the state’s Sunshine Law.

— Tess Riski August 5, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
By now, his case has attracted sympathetic press attention and more effective lawyers.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

Thank you to everyone who’s sent kind messages about the show so far!

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

That’s how this dinner kicks off, after a minuscule, benign moment of small talk between him and Georgia.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Heartbreak and rejection leave people emotionally vulnerable, and the manosphere pitch often comes paired with benign advice about standing up for yourself, being mentally tough, or becoming physically active.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of benign

Adjective

This will be both disarming and believable, allowing your daughter to propose times that are both far off and inconvenient.

— Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
Then check out the work of Danielle Perez, who delivers jokes about the heaviest of subjects with a breezy openness that’s totally disarming.

— Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2021

Definition of disarming

Adjective

After decades of relatively peaceful seas, cargo vessels have become high-priority targets, getting damaged, sunk or seized with abandon.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Even a short, narrow stream can create a peaceful effect as the water trickles and gurgles along.

— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of peaceful

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