PLACATORY Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

placatory

adjective

Definition of placatory

as in conciliatory

tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility a placatory effort to improve relations with the townspeople, who were upset about the wild campus parties

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The talks on Sunday come ahead of next week’s leaders’ summit in Washington, DC; though the rhetoric between the White House and Beijing has been largely conciliatory in recent weeks, the reality has been harsher.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
At the same time, Jentleson has begun striking a more conciliatory tone toward the left.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of conciliatory

Adjective

Gas, reflux, growth spurts and other sources of discomfort can mean significantly more soothing and troubleshooting throughout the night.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

Behind her benevolent exterior, Lizzie was reportedly known to have a fiery temper.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Socialists are counting on the promise of a society where all needs are met by a benevolent government to convert voters to their ranks.

— Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

Stuffing my face while crying about women being kinder to themselves would be really comforting.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
The emergence of 20-year-old Lewis Koumas into Liverpool’s first-team setup this season is a comforting positive in a tricky time of transition.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of comforting

Adjective

Pisces February 19 – March 20 When home tugs, work needs kinder structure.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Chiefs tailgaters welcome everyone with open arms One of my first impressions about Kansas Citians is a lot of them are fairly kind people.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

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