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propitiatory

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12 lettersPronunciation /pɹəʊˈpɪʃɪətəɹɪ/Part of speech adjectiveSorted aiioopprrttyStarts with PEnds with Y0 clues
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Definitions

  1. intended to reconcile or appease

Word origin

From the Latin propitiātōrius (“atoning; reconciling, propitiating”).

Used in a sentence

  • Hecatombs were early substituted for single victims; and, to render the worship still more propitiatory, these were soon exchanged for human sacrifices.
  • "I beg your pardon, Sir," said Mr. Carker, riding up, with his most propitiatory smile. "I hope you are not hurt?”
  • “Come, come, Olga,” urged the man, in propitiatory tones; “I but ask a half dozen words with you. I shall not harm you, nor shall I enter your cabin; but I cannot shout my message through the door.”

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