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Meaning of propitiative | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1
/pɹəˈpɪʃətɪv/

Definitions

Serving to, or intended to, propitiate; propitiatory, reconciliatory

Examples

“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."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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