Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
propitiatory
Adjective
/prəˈpɪʃ.ɪ.ə.tɔːr.i/
Definition
Intended to appease or make amends.
Examples
- The priest made a propitiatory offering to the gods to seek their favor.
- She wrote a propitiatory letter to her friend after their argument.
Meaning
The term refers to actions or offerings that are meant to placate or soothe someone who has been wronged or offended.
Synonyms
- Appeasing
- Pacifying
- Conciliatory
- Atone
- Reconciling
