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propitiative

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12 lettersPronunciation /pɹəˈpɪʃətɪv/Part of speech adjectiveSorted aeiiiopprttvStarts with PEnds with E0 clues
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Definitions

  1. intended to reconcile or appease

Word origin

From propitiate + -ive.

Used in a sentence

  • The missive from Arthur was a short but complete and propitiative acknowledgment of his error and fraility.
  • A friendly word will bring him to my hand; but his behavior is never effusive, as it would be if he had found his rightful owner, but mildly propitiative and with a touch of sadness.
  • The old commodore's eyes flashed to retort, but the senator forced a propitiative smile, adding: "However, let that pass just now, here's something else."

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