mollified

American  

[mol-uh-fahyd] / ˈmɒl əˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. having been pacified or appeased, or showing appeasement.

   The mollified plaintiffs agreed to withdraw their claim.

   "That's better," Keisha said in a mollified tone.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of mollify.

Other Word Forms

• unmollified adjective

Etymology

Origin of mollified

mollify ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

There is some evidence that the effort has mollified at least some Russians.

From Seattle Times

The statement mollified few critics, including Saudi dissidents abroad.

From Los Angeles Times

The president, however, has not been mollified by his allies’ promises to tackle an overhaul of the legislation elsewhere.

From Washington Post

Mr. Johnson clearly hopes that his critics will be mollified by the prospect of an effective vaccine.

From New York Times

The commission, apparently mollified, endorsed the designation unanimously.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blended
• tempered
• thawed