placative
[ pley-key-tiv, -kuh-, plak-ey-tiv, plak-uh- ]
adjective
Origin of placative
1Words Nearby placative
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How to use placative in a sentence
"We are anxious to reach civilization, Professor," said Bentley, deciding to be placative with the old man.
Astounding Stories, June, 1931 | VariousFinally Silas went home defeated, with a last word, half condemnatory, half placative.
The Copy-Cat and Other Stories | Mary E. Wilkins FreemanThe little man's voice was placative; his manner gravely ingratiating.
Square Deal Sanderson | Charles Alden SeltzerAnd with a little flurry of placative laughter, she added: "At your age, of course!"
The Magnificent Ambersons | Booth TarkingtonPenrod's answer, like the look he lifted to the impressive stranger, was meek and placative.
Penrod | Booth Tarkington
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