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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Adjective

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

Definition of conciliatory

Adjective

Meanwhile, the in-cabin activities were equally soothing, with meditative coloring books, cards, board games, a yoga mat, and on-the-nose books about getting lost in nature’s beauty.

— Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Getting organized is emotionally soothing as the moon and Mercury harmonize.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

In Chinese mythology, for example, dragons are revered as powerful, benevolent beings associated with rain, rivers, and fertility.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
His single mom, Laura, got by with assistance from the local church and benevolent relatives, including one who bought Warner football cleats.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

While on vacation, eating a comforting hotel breakfast helps start your day off right.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
Most of the album proceeds at a lazy ramble, a blend of the comforting countrypolitian and the folky wanderlust of the progressive country of the late ’60s.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforting

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

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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