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placative

[pley-key-tiv, -kuh-, plak-ey-tiv, plak-uh-]

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adjective

Origin of placative

First recorded in 1930–35; placate¹ + -ive

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Examples from the Web for placative

Historical Examples of placative

Mr. Lincoln's placative words did not placate for the reason that they completely ignored the Southern contention.
The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct, Volume I (of 2)
George Cary Eggleston
Penrod's answer, like the look he lifted to the impressive stranger, was meek and placative.
Penrod
Booth Tarkington
"We are anxious to reach civilization, Professor," said Bentley, deciding to be placative with the old man.
Astounding Stories, June, 1931
Various
The little man's voice was placative; his manner gravely ingratiating.
Square Deal Sanderson
Charles Alden Seltzer
And with a little flurry of placative laughter, she added: "At your age, of course!"
The Magnificent Ambersons
Booth Tarkington