placative
[pley-key-tiv, -kuh-, plak-ey-tiv, plak-uh-]
Origin of placative
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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.
PenrodBooth Tarkington
"We are anxious to reach civilization, Professor," said Bentley, deciding to be placative with the old man.
The little man's voice was placative; his manner gravely ingratiating.
Square Deal SandersonCharles Alden Seltzer
And with a little flurry of placative laughter, she added: "At your age, of course!"
The Magnificent AmbersonsBooth Tarkington