mollify
verb (used with object)
had mollified
-
past perfectof mollify.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Anna May’s kindness to Ma had mollified me, but I was still at a loss for what to say.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Actually, Dad had mollified my brother, if only a little.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
At first sight of the Ark some of the people had exclaimed: "Who vexed these that thou didst feel offended, and what had mollified thee now?"
From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 4 by Paul Radin
Myself was dull and faint, to sloth inclined; Pleasure and ease had mollified my mind.
From The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3) by A. H. (Arthur Henry) Bullen
The pleasure of having him once more safe and obedient in her hands had mollified that disposition so stern by nature as to verge on rudeness.
From The Torrent Entre Naranjos by Isaac Goldberg
