placative

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

/ ˈpleɪ keɪ tɪv, -kə-, ˈplæk eɪ tɪv, ˈplæk ə- /

Nearby words

First recorded in 1930–35; placate¹ + -ive

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