placative

American  

[pley-key-tiv, -kuh-, plak-ey-tiv, plak-uh-] / ˈpleɪ keɪ tɪv, -kə-, ˈplæk eɪ tɪv, ˈplæk ə- /

adjective

1. placatory.

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Etymology

Origin of placative

First recorded in 1930–35; placate ¹ + -ive

Example Sentences

With a placative little laugh, Mr. Schofield remarked: "I git the swing to her all right, I reckon, but somehow it doesn't sound so kind of good as when I was writing it."

From The Gentleman from Indiana by Tarkington, Booth

Penrod's answer, like the look he lifted to the impressive stranger, was meek and placative.

From Penrod by Tarkington, Booth

"We are anxious to reach civilization, Professor," said Bentley, deciding to be placative with the old man.

From Astounding Stories, June, 1931 by Various

Looky here, M'rice," he continued, assuming a more placative and reasoning tone, "that wouldn't be fair to us.

From Penrod by Tarkington, Booth

And with a little flurry of placative laughter, she added: "At your age, of course!"

From The Magnificent Ambersons by Tarkington, Booth