Propitiatory
adjective
Meant to win or regain favor by pleasing someone.
The husband gave a propitiatory gift to his wife to apologize for his mistake.
Often appears as...
- propitiatory sacrifice
- propitiatory gift
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Meant to win or regain favor by pleasing someone.
The husband gave a propitiatory gift to his wife to apologize for his mistake.
Often appears as...
- propitiatory sacrifice
- propitiatory gift
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Soothing Tension
Use 'propitiatory' when describing actions meant to soothe or reduce tension in a strained relationship or situation.
She made a propitiatory gesture, offering to help with the project to ease the recent work tensions.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
'Propitiatory' actions can be influenced by cultural norms and what is considered pleasing can vary.
In some cultures, a propitiatory offering might include traditional food or drink to win favor.
Pro Tip 3/3Sincerity Matters
The sincerity behind propitiatory actions often determines whether the attempt to regain favor is successful.
His propitiatory efforts were transparent and didn't convince anyone of his remorse.
Pro Tip 1/3Soothing Tension
Use 'propitiatory' when describing actions meant to soothe or reduce tension in a strained relationship or situation.
She made a propitiatory gesture, offering to help with the project to ease the recent work tensions.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
'Propitiatory' actions can be influenced by cultural norms and what is considered pleasing can vary.
In some cultures, a propitiatory offering might include traditional food or drink to win favor.
Pro Tip 3/3Sincerity Matters
The sincerity behind propitiatory actions often determines whether the attempt to regain favor is successful.
His propitiatory efforts were transparent and didn't convince anyone of his remorse.
Pro Tip 1/3Soothing Tension
Use 'propitiatory' when describing actions meant to soothe or reduce tension in a strained relationship or situation.
She made a propitiatory gesture, offering to help with the project to ease the recent work tensions.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
'Propitiatory' actions can be influenced by cultural norms and what is considered pleasing can vary.
In some cultures, a propitiatory offering might include traditional food or drink to win favor.
Pro Tip 3/3Sincerity Matters
The sincerity behind propitiatory actions often determines whether the attempt to regain favor is successful.
His propitiatory efforts were transparent and didn't convince anyone of his remorse.
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