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

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

From The Magnificent Ambersons by Tarkington, Booth

Unusual celestial phenomena, such as eclipses, meteors, and comets, have always excited terror, being referred to some hostile supernatural agency, and have called forth special placative and restrictive ceremonies.

From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris

Finally Silas went home defeated, with a last word, half condemnatory, half placative.

From The Copy-Cat and Other Stories by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

So far Mr. Godwin was argumentative and placative.

From Recollections of a Varied Life by Eggleston, George Cary

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

From Astounding Stories, June, 1931 by Various