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.

His appointment was part of the pacificatory system promoted by Agricola.

From Early Britain—Roman Britain by Conybeare, Edward

This synthetic and pacificatory consciousness is the consciousness of universal and sovereign Being; it is the sense of the presence of God.

From Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History by Sabatier, Auguste

Again Rufe laughed: "No—" he said with a quick pacificatory look to young Dave, "not to HIM!"

From The Trail of the Lonesome Pine by Fox, John

"There's no use of sending the Judge, anyhow," said Raleigh, fearing by the glitter that came into the eye of the commander that trouble might ensue unless pacificatory measures were resorted to.

From The Pursuit of the House-Boat by Bangs, John Kendrick

“That is quite true,” observed Raleigh, with a pacificatory nod at Noah. 

From A House-Boat on the Styx by Bangs, John Kendrick