Definition of Conciliatory
Conciliatory
con·cil·i·a·to·ry
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
intended to placate, gain goodwill or favor, or reduce hostility or distrust;
e.g. Political conversations can be so divisive and angry, that she wanted to say something conciliatory to lighten the mood.
(adjective)
intended to make someone less angry;
e.g. She offered him a conciliatory peace offering in order to end their feud.
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